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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,569.93, 384,870.69 and 98,798.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,569.93, 384,870.69 and 98,798.54 is: 148,203.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,569.93 : 384,870.69 = 98,798.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,569.93/384,870.69 = 98,798.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,569.93x = 384,870.69 × 98,798.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,569.93x = 38,024,660,336.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,024,660,336.44/256,569.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,203.88

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