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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,326.89, 384,272.21 and 156,557.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,326.89, 384,272.21 and 156,557.07 is: 234,702.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,326.89 : 384,272.21 = 156,557.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,326.89/384,272.21 = 156,557.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,326.89x = 384,272.21 × 156,557.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,326.89x = 60,160,531,671.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,160,531,671.42/256,326.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,702.39

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