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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,172.70, 384,259.05 and 156,639.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,172.70, 384,259.05 and 156,639.90 is: 234,959.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,172.70 : 384,259.05 = 156,639.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,172.70/384,259.05 = 156,639.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,172.70x = 384,259.05 × 156,639.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,172.70x = 60,190,299,166.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,190,299,166.10/256,172.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,959.85

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