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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,079.70, 384,119.55 and 166,266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,079.70, 384,119.55 and 166,266.90 is: 249,400.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,079.70 : 384,119.55 = 166,266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,079.70/384,119.55 = 166,266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,079.70x = 384,119.55 × 166,266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,079.70x = 63,866,366,807.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,866,366,807.90/256,079.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,400.35

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