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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,761.02, 385,141.20 and 98,878.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,761.02, 385,141.20 and 98,878.76 is: 148,318.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,761.02 : 385,141.20 = 98,878.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,761.02/385,141.20 = 98,878.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,761.02x = 385,141.20 × 98,878.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,761.02x = 38,082,284,280.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,082,284,280.91/256,761.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,318.01

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