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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,714.99, 384,908.46 and 123,329.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,714.99, 384,908.46 and 123,329.86 is: 184,915.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,714.99 : 384,908.46 = 123,329.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,714.99/384,908.46 = 123,329.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,714.99x = 384,908.46 × 123,329.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,714.99x = 47,470,706,484.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,470,706,484.62/256,714.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,915.99

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