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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,236.84, 383,469.53 and 160,140.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,236.84, 383,469.53 and 160,140.06 is: 239,656.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,236.84 : 383,469.53 = 160,140.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,236.84/383,469.53 = 160,140.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,236.84x = 383,469.53 × 160,140.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,236.84x = 61,408,832,741.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,408,832,741.67/256,236.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,656.53

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