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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,187.70, 384,281.55 and 177,455.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,187.70, 384,281.55 and 177,455.70 is: 266,183.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,187.70 : 384,281.55 = 177,455.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,187.70/384,281.55 = 177,455.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,187.70x = 384,281.55 × 177,455.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,187.70x = 68,192,951,452.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,192,951,452.34/256,187.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,183.55

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