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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,791.20, 384,379.50 and 176,358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,791.20, 384,379.50 and 176,358.20 is: 263,982.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,791.20 : 384,379.50 = 176,358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,791.20/384,379.50 = 176,358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,791.20x = 384,379.50 × 176,358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,791.20x = 67,788,476,736.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,788,476,736.90/256,791.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,982.87

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