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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,158.80, 384,305.40 and 98,392.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,158.80, 384,305.40 and 98,392.40 is: 147,614.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,158.80 : 384,305.40 = 98,392.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,158.80/384,305.40 = 98,392.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,158.80x = 384,305.40 × 98,392.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,158.80x = 37,812,730,638.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,812,730,638.96/256,158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,614.41

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