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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,844.66, 385,266.98 and 88,369.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,844.66, 385,266.98 and 88,369.11 is: 132,553.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,844.66 : 385,266.98 = 88,369.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,844.66/385,266.98 = 88,369.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,844.66x = 385,266.98 × 88,369.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,844.66x = 34,045,700,355.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,045,700,355.91/256,844.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,553.67

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