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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,644.25, 385,031.98 and 106,834.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,644.25, 385,031.98 and 106,834.75 is: 160,279.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,644.25 : 385,031.98 = 106,834.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,644.25/385,031.98 = 106,834.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,644.25x = 385,031.98 × 106,834.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,644.25x = 41,134,794,496.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,134,794,496.27/256,644.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,279.43

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