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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,825.20, 385,237.80 and 162,346.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,825.20, 385,237.80 and 162,346.80 is: 243,520.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,825.20 : 385,237.80 = 162,346.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,825.20/385,237.80 = 162,346.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,825.20x = 385,237.80 × 162,346.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,825.20x = 62,542,124,069.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,542,124,069.04/256,825.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,520.20

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