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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,184.70, 384,277.05 and 156,651.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,184.70, 384,277.05 and 156,651.90 is: 234,977.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,184.70 : 384,277.05 = 156,651.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,184.70/384,277.05 = 156,651.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,184.70x = 384,277.05 × 156,651.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,184.70x = 60,197,730,008.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,197,730,008.90/256,184.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,977.85

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