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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,691.22, 384,944.67 and 98,840.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,691.22, 384,944.67 and 98,840.34 is: 148,225.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,691.22 : 384,944.67 = 98,840.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,691.22/384,944.67 = 98,840.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,691.22x = 384,944.67 × 98,840.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,691.22x = 38,048,062,063.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,048,062,063.99/256,691.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,225.02

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