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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,692.64, 385,104.64 and 98,878.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,692.64, 385,104.64 and 98,878.72 is: 148,343.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,692.64 : 385,104.64 = 98,878.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,692.64/385,104.64 = 98,878.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,692.64x = 385,104.64 × 98,878.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,692.64x = 38,078,653,869.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,078,653,869.26/256,692.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,343.38

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