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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,002.60, 384,003.90 and 161,524.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,002.60, 384,003.90 and 161,524.20 is: 242,286.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,002.60 : 384,003.90 = 161,524.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,002.60/384,003.90 = 161,524.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,002.60x = 384,003.90 × 161,524.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,002.60x = 62,025,922,744.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,025,922,744.38/256,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,286.30

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