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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,065.40, 384,098.10 and 162,638.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,065.40, 384,098.10 and 162,638.20 is: 243,957.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,065.40 : 384,098.10 = 162,638.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,065.40/384,098.10 = 162,638.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,065.40x = 384,098.10 × 162,638.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,065.40x = 62,469,023,607.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,469,023,607.42/256,065.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,957.30

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