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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,163, 384,246.66 and 89,951

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,163, 384,246.66 and 89,951 is: 134,927.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,163 : 384,246.66 = 89,951 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,163/384,246.66 = 89,951/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,163x = 384,246.66 × 89,951
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,163x = 34,563,371,313.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,563,371,313.66/256,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,927.26

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