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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,404.88, 384,673.83 and 136,363.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,404.88, 384,673.83 and 136,363.12 is: 204,580.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,404.88 : 384,673.83 = 136,363.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,404.88/384,673.83 = 136,363.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,404.88x = 384,673.83 × 136,363.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,404.88x = 52,455,325,186.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,455,325,186.23/256,404.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,580.06

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