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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,047.78, 383,881.40 and 122,801.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,047.78, 383,881.40 and 122,801.16 is: 184,110.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,047.78 : 383,881.40 = 122,801.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,047.78/383,881.40 = 122,801.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,047.78x = 383,881.40 × 122,801.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,047.78x = 47,141,081,222.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,141,081,222.42/256,047.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,110.49

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