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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,483.60, 384,725.40 and 138,385.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,483.60, 384,725.40 and 138,385.60 is: 207,578.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,483.60 : 384,725.40 = 138,385.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,483.60/384,725.40 = 138,385.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,483.60x = 384,725.40 × 138,385.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,483.60x = 53,240,455,314.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,240,455,314.24/256,483.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,578.40

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