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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,099.80, 456,149.70 and 256,860.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,099.80, 456,149.70 and 256,860.60 is: 385,290.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,099.80 : 456,149.70 = 256,860.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,099.80/456,149.70 = 256,860.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,099.80x = 456,149.70 × 256,860.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,099.80x = 117,166,885,631.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,166,885,631.82/304,099.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,290.90

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