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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,010.60, 384,015.90 and 108,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,010.60, 384,015.90 and 108,266.60 is: 162,399.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,010.60 : 384,015.90 = 108,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,010.60/384,015.90 = 108,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,010.60x = 384,015.90 × 108,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,010.60x = 41,576,095,838.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,576,095,838.94/256,010.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,399.90

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