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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,828.40, 385,127.40 and 99,004.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,828.40, 385,127.40 and 99,004.40 is: 148,462.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,828.40 : 385,127.40 = 99,004.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,828.40/385,127.40 = 99,004.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,828.40x = 385,127.40 × 99,004.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,828.40x = 38,129,307,160.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,129,307,160.56/256,828.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,462.19

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