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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,682.72, 385,089.68 and 98,868.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,682.72, 385,089.68 and 98,868.80 is: 148,328.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,682.72 : 385,089.68 = 98,868.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,682.72/385,089.68 = 98,868.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,682.72x = 385,089.68 × 98,868.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,682.72x = 38,073,354,553.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,073,354,553.98/256,682.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,328.47

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