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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,098.40, 384,493.20 and 162,786.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,098.40, 384,493.20 and 162,786.40 is: 244,399.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,098.40 : 384,493.20 = 162,786.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,098.40/384,493.20 = 162,786.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,098.40x = 384,493.20 × 162,786.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,098.40x = 62,590,263,852.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,590,263,852.48/256,098.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,399.28

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