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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,811.70, 385,283.16 and 98,997.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,811.70, 385,283.16 and 98,997.78 is: 148,521.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,811.70 : 385,283.16 = 98,997.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,811.70/385,283.16 = 98,997.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,811.70x = 385,283.16 × 98,997.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,811.70x = 38,142,177,511.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,142,177,511.38/256,811.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,521.96

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