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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,136.20, 384,204.30 and 138,038.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,136.20, 384,204.30 and 138,038.20 is: 207,057.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,136.20 : 384,204.30 = 138,038.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,136.20/384,204.30 = 138,038.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,136.20x = 384,204.30 × 138,038.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,136.20x = 53,034,870,004.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,034,870,004.26/256,136.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,057.30

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