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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,061.52, 383,769.72 and 122,832.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,061.52, 383,769.72 and 122,832.72 is: 184,094.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,061.52 : 383,769.72 = 122,832.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,061.52/383,769.72 = 122,832.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,061.52x = 383,769.72 × 122,832.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,061.52x = 47,139,478,561.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,139,478,561.24/256,061.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,094.35

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