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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,431.40, 384,128.70 and 172,450.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,431.40, 384,128.70 and 172,450.60 is: 258,327.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,431.40 : 384,128.70 = 172,450.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,431.40/384,128.70 = 172,450.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,431.40x = 384,128.70 × 172,450.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,431.40x = 66,243,224,792.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,243,224,792.22/256,431.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,327.28

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