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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,132.05, 358,015.39 and 256,408.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,132.05, 358,015.39 and 256,408.13 is: 351,538.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,132.05 : 358,015.39 = 256,408.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,132.05/358,015.39 = 256,408.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,132.05x = 358,015.39 × 256,408.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,132.05x = 91,798,058,357.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,798,058,357.43/261,132.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,538.84

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