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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,158, 384,239.16 and 89,946

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,158, 384,239.16 and 89,946 is: 134,919.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,158 : 384,239.16 = 89,946 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,158/384,239.16 = 89,946/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,158x = 384,239.16 × 89,946
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,158x = 34,560,775,485.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,560,775,485.36/256,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,919.76

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