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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,664.26, 384,737.89 and 106,987.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,664.26, 384,737.89 and 106,987.40 is: 160,373.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,664.26 : 384,737.89 = 106,987.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,664.26/384,737.89 = 106,987.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,664.26x = 384,737.89 × 106,987.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,664.26x = 41,162,106,532.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,162,106,532.59/256,664.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,373.35

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