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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,477.03, 384,722.12 and 121,509.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,477.03, 384,722.12 and 121,509.47 is: 182,267.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,477.03 : 384,722.12 = 121,509.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,477.03/384,722.12 = 121,509.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,477.03x = 384,722.12 × 121,509.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,477.03x = 46,747,382,164.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,747,382,164.06/256,477.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,267.33

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