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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,092.40, 384,138.60 and 130,121.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,092.40, 384,138.60 and 130,121.20 is: 195,181.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,092.40 : 384,138.60 = 130,121.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,092.40/384,138.60 = 130,121.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,092.40x = 384,138.60 × 130,121.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,092.40x = 49,984,575,598.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,984,575,598.32/256,092.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,181.80

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