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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,793.70, 385,161.39 and 99,008.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,793.70, 385,161.39 and 99,008.94 is: 148,502.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,793.70 : 385,161.39 = 99,008.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,793.70/385,161.39 = 99,008.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,793.70x = 385,161.39 × 99,008.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,793.70x = 38,134,420,952.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,134,420,952.83/256,793.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,502.17

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