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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,109.80, 456,164.70 and 256,870.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,109.80, 456,164.70 and 256,870.60 is: 385,305.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,109.80 : 456,164.70 = 256,870.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,109.80/456,164.70 = 256,870.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,109.80x = 456,164.70 × 256,870.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,109.80x = 117,175,300,187.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,175,300,187.82/304,109.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,305.90

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