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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,272.20, 916,908.30 and 256,168.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,272.20, 916,908.30 and 256,168.20 is: 384,252.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,272.20 : 916,908.30 = 256,168.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,272.20/916,908.30 = 256,168.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,272.20x = 916,908.30 × 256,168.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,272.20x = 234,882,748,776.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,882,748,776.06/611,272.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,252.30

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