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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,168.40, 384,252.60 and 162,741.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,168.40, 384,252.60 and 162,741.20 is: 244,111.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,168.40 : 384,252.60 = 162,741.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,168.40/384,252.60 = 162,741.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,168.40x = 384,252.60 × 162,741.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,168.40x = 62,533,729,227.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,533,729,227.12/256,168.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,111.80

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