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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,084.04, 383,935.83 and 122,837.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,084.04, 383,935.83 and 122,837.42 is: 184,164.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,084.04 : 383,935.83 = 122,837.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,084.04/383,935.83 = 122,837.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,084.04x = 383,935.83 × 122,837.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,084.04x = 47,161,686,802.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,161,686,802.76/256,084.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,164.88

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