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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,218.10, 384,327.15 and 162,906.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,218.10, 384,327.15 and 162,906.10 is: 244,359.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,218.10 : 384,327.15 = 162,906.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,218.10/384,327.15 = 162,906.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,218.10x = 384,327.15 × 162,906.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,218.10x = 62,609,237,130.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,609,237,130.62/256,218.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,359.15

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