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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,707.28, 384,979.02 and 88,186.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,707.28, 384,979.02 and 88,186.97 is: 132,252.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,707.28 : 384,979.02 = 88,186.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,707.28/384,979.02 = 88,186.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,707.28x = 384,979.02 × 88,186.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,707.28x = 33,950,133,287.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,950,133,287.37/256,707.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,252.32

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