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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,670.37, 385,071.17 and 106,860.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,670.37, 385,071.17 and 106,860.87 is: 160,318.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,670.37 : 385,071.17 = 106,860.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,670.37/385,071.17 = 106,860.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,670.37x = 385,071.17 × 106,860.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,670.37x = 41,149,040,238.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,149,040,238.12/256,670.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,318.62

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