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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,867.71, 383,726.48 and 185,178.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,867.71, 383,726.48 and 185,178.54 is: 276,632.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,867.71 : 383,726.48 = 185,178.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,867.71/383,726.48 = 185,178.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,867.71x = 383,726.48 × 185,178.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,867.71x = 71,057,908,399.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,057,908,399.85/256,867.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,632.31

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