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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,363.80, 384,545.70 and 156,636.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,363.80, 384,545.70 and 156,636.60 is: 234,954.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,363.80 : 384,545.70 = 156,636.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,363.80/384,545.70 = 156,636.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,363.80x = 384,545.70 × 156,636.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,363.80x = 60,233,930,992.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,233,930,992.62/256,363.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,954.90

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