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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,091.70, 384,137.55 and 172,110.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,091.70, 384,137.55 and 172,110.90 is: 258,166.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,091.70 : 384,137.55 = 172,110.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,091.70/384,137.55 = 172,110.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,091.70x = 384,137.55 × 172,110.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,091.70x = 66,114,259,454.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,114,259,454.30/256,091.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,166.35

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