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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,944.36, 385,001.82 and 158,241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,944.36, 385,001.82 and 158,241 is: 237,106.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,944.36 : 385,001.82 = 158,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,944.36/385,001.82 = 158,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,944.36x = 385,001.82 × 158,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,944.36x = 60,923,072,998.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,923,072,998.62/256,944.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,106.09

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