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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,478.76, 384,706.56 and 172,274.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,478.76, 384,706.56 and 172,274.40 is: 258,403.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,478.76 : 384,706.56 = 172,274.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,478.76/384,706.56 = 172,274.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,478.76x = 384,706.56 × 172,274.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,478.76x = 66,275,091,800.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,275,091,800.06/256,478.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,403.82

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