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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,175.40, 384,263.10 and 172,194.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,175.40, 384,263.10 and 172,194.60 is: 258,291.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,175.40 : 384,263.10 = 172,194.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,175.40/384,263.10 = 172,194.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,175.40x = 384,263.10 × 172,194.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,175.40x = 66,168,030,799.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,168,030,799.26/256,175.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,291.90

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