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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,250.70, 384,376.05 and 177,518.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,250.70, 384,376.05 and 177,518.70 is: 266,278.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,250.70 : 384,376.05 = 177,518.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,250.70/384,376.05 = 177,518.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,250.70x = 384,376.05 × 177,518.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,250.70x = 68,233,936,707.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,233,936,707.14/256,250.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,278.05

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