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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,942.94, 385,422.83 and 88,461.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,942.94, 385,422.83 and 88,461.48 is: 132,695.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,942.94 : 385,422.83 = 88,461.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,942.94/385,422.83 = 88,461.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,942.94x = 385,422.83 × 88,461.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,942.94x = 34,095,073,525.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,095,073,525.28/256,942.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,695.12

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