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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,235.42, 384,423.60 and 123,226.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,235.42, 384,423.60 and 123,226.94 is: 184,874.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,235.42 : 384,423.60 = 123,226.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,235.42/384,423.60 = 123,226.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,235.42x = 384,423.60 × 123,226.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,235.42x = 47,371,343,891.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,371,343,891.78/256,235.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,874.30

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