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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,086.30, 384,129.45 and 163,004.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,086.30, 384,129.45 and 163,004.70 is: 244,507.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,086.30 : 384,129.45 = 163,004.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,086.30/384,129.45 = 163,004.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,086.30x = 384,129.45 × 163,004.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,086.30x = 62,614,905,758.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,614,905,758.42/256,086.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,507.05

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