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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,085.40, 384,128.10 and 130,114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,085.40, 384,128.10 and 130,114.20 is: 195,171.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,085.40 : 384,128.10 = 130,114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,085.40/384,128.10 = 130,114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,085.40x = 384,128.10 × 130,114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,085.40x = 49,980,520,429.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,980,520,429.02/256,085.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,171.30

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