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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,492.80, 384,933.60 and 167,716.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,492.80, 384,933.60 and 167,716.80 is: 251,702.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,492.80 : 384,933.60 = 167,716.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,492.80/384,933.60 = 167,716.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,492.80x = 384,933.60 × 167,716.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,492.80x = 64,559,831,604.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,559,831,604.48/256,492.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,702.32

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