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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,831.33, 385,151.19 and 88,303.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,831.33, 385,151.19 and 88,303.93 is: 132,422.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,831.33 : 385,151.19 = 88,303.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,831.33/385,151.19 = 88,303.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,831.33x = 385,151.19 × 88,303.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,831.33x = 34,010,363,721.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,010,363,721.18/256,831.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,422.96

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