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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,887.40, 384,176.70 and 162,575.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,887.40, 384,176.70 and 162,575.40 is: 244,082.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,887.40 : 384,176.70 = 162,575.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,887.40/384,176.70 = 162,575.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,887.40x = 384,176.70 × 162,575.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,887.40x = 62,457,680,673.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,457,680,673.18/255,887.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,082.67

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