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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,269.70, 384,404.55 and 114,114.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,269.70, 384,404.55 and 114,114.70 is: 171,172.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,269.70 : 384,404.55 = 114,114.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,269.70/384,404.55 = 114,114.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,269.70x = 384,404.55 × 114,114.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,269.70x = 43,866,209,901.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,866,209,901.89/256,269.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,172.05

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