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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,254.44, 384,383.02 and 168,066.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,254.44, 384,383.02 and 168,066.39 is: 252,100.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,254.44 : 384,383.02 = 168,066.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,254.44/384,383.02 = 168,066.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,254.44x = 384,383.02 × 168,066.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,254.44x = 64,601,867,885.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,601,867,885.09/256,254.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,100.49

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