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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,252.64, 384,391.92 and 98,425.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,252.64, 384,391.92 and 98,425.76 is: 147,643.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,252.64 : 384,391.92 = 98,425.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,252.64/384,391.92 = 98,425.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,252.64x = 384,391.92 × 98,425.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,252.64x = 37,834,066,863.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,834,066,863.86/256,252.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,643.62

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