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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,151.70, 384,227.55 and 181,356.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,151.70, 384,227.55 and 181,356.30 is: 272,034.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,151.70 : 384,227.55 = 181,356.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,151.70/384,227.55 = 181,356.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,151.70x = 384,227.55 × 181,356.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,151.70x = 69,682,086,826.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,682,086,826.07/256,151.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,034.45

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