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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,540.80, 385,005.60 and 167,764.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,540.80, 385,005.60 and 167,764.80 is: 251,774.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,540.80 : 385,005.60 = 167,764.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,540.80/385,005.60 = 167,764.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,540.80x = 385,005.60 × 167,764.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,540.80x = 64,590,387,482.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,590,387,482.88/256,540.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,774.33

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