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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,644.06, 385,031.64 and 106,834.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,644.06, 385,031.64 and 106,834.56 is: 160,279.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,644.06 : 385,031.64 = 106,834.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,644.06/385,031.64 = 106,834.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,644.06x = 385,031.64 × 106,834.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,644.06x = 41,134,685,845.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,134,685,845.48/256,644.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,279.13

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