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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,016.56, 383,991.12 and 76,098.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,016.56, 383,991.12 and 76,098.15 is: 114,137.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,016.56 : 383,991.12 = 76,098.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,016.56/383,991.12 = 76,098.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,016.56x = 383,991.12 × 76,098.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,016.56x = 29,221,011,928.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,221,011,928.47/256,016.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,137.19

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