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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,216.40, 384,094.20 and 167,512.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,216.40, 384,094.20 and 167,512.40 is: 251,117.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,216.40 : 384,094.20 = 167,512.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,216.40/384,094.20 = 167,512.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,216.40x = 384,094.20 × 167,512.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,216.40x = 64,340,541,268.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,340,541,268.08/256,216.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,117.97

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