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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,087.80, 384,131.70 and 144,113.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,087.80, 384,131.70 and 144,113.40 is: 216,170.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,087.80 : 384,131.70 = 144,113.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,087.80/384,131.70 = 144,113.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,087.80x = 384,131.70 × 144,113.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,087.80x = 55,358,525,334.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,358,525,334.78/256,087.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,170.10

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