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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,669.44, 384,732.66 and 96,676.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,669.44, 384,732.66 and 96,676.14 is: 144,911.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,669.44 : 384,732.66 = 96,676.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,669.44/384,732.66 = 96,676.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,669.44x = 384,732.66 × 96,676.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,669.44x = 37,194,468,979.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,194,468,979.18/256,669.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,911.95

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