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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,236.92, 384,425.84 and 123,228.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,236.92, 384,425.84 and 123,228.44 is: 184,876.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,236.92 : 384,425.84 = 123,228.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,236.92/384,425.84 = 123,228.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,236.92x = 384,425.84 × 123,228.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,236.92x = 47,372,196,558.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,372,196,558.89/256,236.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,876.55

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