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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,147.70, 384,221.55 and 138,049.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,147.70, 384,221.55 and 138,049.70 is: 207,074.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,147.70 : 384,221.55 = 138,049.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,147.70/384,221.55 = 138,049.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,147.70x = 384,221.55 × 138,049.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,147.70x = 53,041,669,711.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,041,669,711.04/256,147.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,074.55

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