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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,643.62, 384,961.19 and 76,729.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,643.62, 384,961.19 and 76,729.46 is: 115,092.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,643.62 : 384,961.19 = 76,729.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,643.62/384,961.19 = 76,729.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,643.62x = 384,961.19 × 76,729.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,643.62x = 29,537,864,518.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,537,864,518.21/256,643.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,092.92

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