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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,227.06, 384,182.88 and 176,361.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,227.06, 384,182.88 and 176,361.96 is: 264,434.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,227.06 : 384,182.88 = 176,361.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,227.06/384,182.88 = 176,361.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,227.06x = 384,182.88 × 176,361.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,227.06x = 67,755,245,715.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,755,245,715.24/256,227.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,434.39

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