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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,079.53, 383,929.08 and 122,832.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,079.53, 383,929.08 and 122,832.91 is: 184,158.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,079.53 : 383,929.08 = 122,832.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,079.53/383,929.08 = 122,832.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,079.53x = 383,929.08 × 122,832.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,079.53x = 47,159,126,130.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,159,126,130.02/256,079.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,158.13

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