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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,687.02, 384,709.77 and 123,531.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,687.02, 384,709.77 and 123,531.53 is: 185,142.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,687.02 : 384,709.77 = 123,531.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,687.02/384,709.77 = 123,531.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,687.02x = 384,709.77 × 123,531.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,687.02x = 47,523,784,570.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,523,784,570.50/256,687.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,142.92

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