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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,167.92, 384,243.68 and 115,926.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,167.92, 384,243.68 and 115,926.54 is: 173,886.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,167.92 : 384,243.68 = 115,926.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,167.92/384,243.68 = 115,926.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,167.92x = 384,243.68 × 115,926.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,167.92x = 44,544,040,339.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,544,040,339.27/256,167.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,886.10

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