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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,046.60, 384,069.90 and 161,568.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,046.60, 384,069.90 and 161,568.20 is: 242,352.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,046.60 : 384,069.90 = 161,568.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,046.60/384,069.90 = 161,568.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,046.60x = 384,069.90 × 161,568.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,046.60x = 62,053,482,417.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,053,482,417.18/256,046.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,352.30

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