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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,012.62, 383,985.21 and 76,094.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,012.62, 383,985.21 and 76,094.21 is: 114,131.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,012.62 : 383,985.21 = 76,094.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,012.62/383,985.21 = 76,094.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,012.62x = 383,985.21 × 76,094.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,012.62x = 29,219,051,206.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,219,051,206.63/256,012.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,131.29

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