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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,907.99, 385,097.11 and 107,235.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,907.99, 385,097.11 and 107,235.38 is: 160,742.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,907.99 : 385,097.11 = 107,235.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,907.99/385,097.11 = 107,235.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,907.99x = 385,097.11 × 107,235.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,907.99x = 41,296,034,927.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,296,034,927.75/256,907.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,742.51

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