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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,171.20, 384,256.80 and 156,638.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,171.20, 384,256.80 and 156,638.40 is: 234,957.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,171.20 : 384,256.80 = 156,638.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,171.20/384,256.80 = 156,638.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,171.20x = 384,256.80 × 156,638.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,171.20x = 60,189,370,341.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,189,370,341.12/256,171.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,957.60

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