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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,767.20, 354,427.84 and 176,460.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,767.20, 354,427.84 and 176,460.56 is: 243,576.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,767.20 : 354,427.84 = 176,460.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,767.20/354,427.84 = 176,460.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,767.20x = 354,427.84 × 176,460.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,767.20x = 62,542,535,125.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,542,535,125.99/256,767.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,576.81

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