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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,369.86, 384,692.49 and 106,713.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,369.86, 384,692.49 and 106,713.45 is: 160,127.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,369.86 : 384,692.49 = 106,713.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,369.86/384,692.49 = 106,713.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,369.86x = 384,692.49 × 106,713.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,369.86x = 41,051,862,796.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,051,862,796.99/256,369.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,127.49

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