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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,011.16, 384,019.02 and 78,519

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,011.16, 384,019.02 and 78,519 is: 117,779.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,011.16 : 384,019.02 = 78,519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,011.16/384,019.02 = 78,519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,011.16x = 384,019.02 × 78,519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,011.16x = 30,152,789,431.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,152,789,431.38/256,011.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,779.20

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