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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,131.60, 383,707.80 and 137,763.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,131.60, 383,707.80 and 137,763.60 is: 206,382.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,131.60 : 383,707.80 = 137,763.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,131.60/383,707.80 = 137,763.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,131.60x = 383,707.80 × 137,763.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,131.60x = 52,860,967,876.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,860,967,876.08/256,131.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,382.06

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