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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,256.69, 384,386.40 and 168,068.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,256.69, 384,386.40 and 168,068.64 is: 252,103.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,256.69 : 384,386.40 = 168,068.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,256.69/384,386.40 = 168,068.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,256.69x = 384,386.40 × 168,068.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,256.69x = 64,603,300,923.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,603,300,923.95/256,256.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,103.87

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