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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,913.66, 384,871.76 and 189,323

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,913.66, 384,871.76 and 189,323 is: 283,616.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,913.66 : 384,871.76 = 189,323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,913.66/384,871.76 = 189,323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,913.66x = 384,871.76 × 189,323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,913.66x = 72,865,076,218.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,865,076,218.48/256,913.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,616.98

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