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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,541.74, 384,462.69 and 156,736.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,541.74, 384,462.69 and 156,736.78 is: 234,891.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,541.74 : 384,462.69 = 156,736.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,541.74/384,462.69 = 156,736.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,541.74x = 384,462.69 × 156,736.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,541.74x = 60,259,444,060.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,259,444,060.74/256,541.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,891.38

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