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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,219.60, 384,329.40 and 162,907.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,219.60, 384,329.40 and 162,907.60 is: 244,361.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,219.60 : 384,329.40 = 162,907.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,219.60/384,329.40 = 162,907.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,219.60x = 384,329.40 × 162,907.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,219.60x = 62,610,180,163.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,610,180,163.44/256,219.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,361.40

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