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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,393.86, 384,728.49 and 106,737.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,393.86, 384,728.49 and 106,737.45 is: 160,163.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,393.86 : 384,728.49 = 106,737.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,393.86/384,728.49 = 106,737.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,393.86x = 384,728.49 × 106,737.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,393.86x = 41,064,937,964.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,064,937,964.95/256,393.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,163.50

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