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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,774.02, 385,252.20 and 114,606.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,774.02, 385,252.20 and 114,606.36 is: 171,950.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,774.02 : 385,252.20 = 114,606.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,774.02/385,252.20 = 114,606.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,774.02x = 385,252.20 × 114,606.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,774.02x = 44,152,352,323.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,152,352,323.99/256,774.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,950.23

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