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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,803.27, 385,315.18 and 99,142.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,803.27, 385,315.18 and 99,142.44 is: 148,756.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,803.27 : 385,315.18 = 99,142.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,803.27/385,315.18 = 99,142.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,803.27x = 385,315.18 × 99,142.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,803.27x = 38,201,084,939.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,201,084,939.81/256,803.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,756.23

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