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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,810.94, 385,268.96 and 88,309.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,810.94, 385,268.96 and 88,309.38 is: 132,482.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,810.94 : 385,268.96 = 88,309.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,810.94/385,268.96 = 88,309.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,810.94x = 385,268.96 × 88,309.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,810.94x = 34,022,863,994.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,022,863,994.06/256,810.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,482.14

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