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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,668, 385,040.28 and 106,822.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,668, 385,040.28 and 106,822.97 is: 160,250.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,668 : 385,040.28 = 106,822.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,668/385,040.28 = 106,822.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,668x = 385,040.28 × 106,822.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,668x = 41,131,146,279.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,131,146,279.23/256,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,250.39

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