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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,127.80, 384,191.70 and 131,711.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,127.80, 384,191.70 and 131,711.80 is: 197,567.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,127.80 : 384,191.70 = 131,711.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,127.80/384,191.70 = 131,711.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,127.80x = 384,191.70 × 131,711.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,127.80x = 50,602,580,352.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,602,580,352.06/256,127.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,567.70

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