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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,031.70, 384,047.55 and 166,218.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,031.70, 384,047.55 and 166,218.90 is: 249,328.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,031.70 : 384,047.55 = 166,218.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,031.70/384,047.55 = 166,218.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,031.70x = 384,047.55 × 166,218.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,031.70x = 63,835,961,308.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,835,961,308.70/256,031.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,328.35

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