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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,009.60, 384,014.40 and 145,417.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,009.60, 384,014.40 and 145,417.60 is: 218,126.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,009.60 : 384,014.40 = 145,417.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,009.60/384,014.40 = 145,417.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,009.60x = 384,014.40 × 145,417.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,009.60x = 55,842,452,413.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,842,452,413.44/256,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,126.40

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