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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,512.60, 384,768.90 and 138,414.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,512.60, 384,768.90 and 138,414.60 is: 207,621.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,512.60 : 384,768.90 = 138,414.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,512.60/384,768.90 = 138,414.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,512.60x = 384,768.90 × 138,414.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,512.60x = 53,257,633,385.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,257,633,385.94/256,512.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,621.90

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