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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,170.40, 467,564.40 and 256,874.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,170.40, 467,564.40 and 256,874.40 is: 384,742.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,170.40 : 467,564.40 = 256,874.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,170.40/467,564.40 = 256,874.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,170.40x = 467,564.40 × 256,874.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,170.40x = 120,105,324,711.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,105,324,711.36/312,170.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,742.84

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