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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,643.54, 384,932.49 and 106,855.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,643.54, 384,932.49 and 106,855.91 is: 160,270.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,643.54 : 384,932.49 = 106,855.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,643.54/384,932.49 = 106,855.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,643.54x = 384,932.49 × 106,855.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,643.54x = 41,132,309,582.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,132,309,582.85/256,643.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,270.20

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