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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,751.40, 385,127.10 and 168,277.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,751.40, 385,127.10 and 168,277.80 is: 252,416.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,751.40 : 385,127.10 = 168,277.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,751.40/385,127.10 = 168,277.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,751.40x = 385,127.10 × 168,277.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,751.40x = 64,808,341,108.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,808,341,108.38/256,751.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,416.70

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