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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,112.60, 384,168.90 and 122,924.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,112.60, 384,168.90 and 122,924.30 is: 184,386.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,112.60 : 384,168.90 = 122,924.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,112.60/384,168.90 = 122,924.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,112.60x = 384,168.90 × 122,924.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,112.60x = 47,223,693,114.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,223,693,114.27/256,112.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,386.45

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