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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,872.60, 385,308.90 and 132,456.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,872.60, 385,308.90 and 132,456.60 is: 198,684.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,872.60 : 385,308.90 = 132,456.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,872.60/385,308.90 = 132,456.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,872.60x = 385,308.90 × 132,456.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,872.60x = 51,036,706,843.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,036,706,843.74/256,872.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,684.90

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