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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,424.22, 384,652.74 and 98,652.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,424.22, 384,652.74 and 98,652.69 is: 147,985.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,424.22 : 384,652.74 = 98,652.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,424.22/384,652.74 = 98,652.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,424.22x = 384,652.74 × 98,652.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,424.22x = 37,947,027,516.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,947,027,516.87/256,424.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,985.35

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