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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,924.20, 385,386.30 and 182,128.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,924.20, 385,386.30 and 182,128.80 is: 273,193.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,924.20 : 385,386.30 = 182,128.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,924.20/385,386.30 = 182,128.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,924.20x = 385,386.30 × 182,128.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,924.20x = 70,189,944,355.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,189,944,355.44/256,924.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,193.20

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