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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,427.40, 384,122.70 and 172,446.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,427.40, 384,122.70 and 172,446.60 is: 258,321.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,427.40 : 384,122.70 = 172,446.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,427.40/384,122.70 = 172,446.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,427.40x = 384,122.70 × 172,446.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,427.40x = 66,240,653,597.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,240,653,597.82/256,427.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,321.28

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