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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,157.44, 358,050.16 and 256,433.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,157.44, 358,050.16 and 256,433.52 is: 351,573.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,157.44 : 358,050.16 = 256,433.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,157.44/358,050.16 = 256,433.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,157.44x = 358,050.16 × 256,433.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,157.44x = 91,816,062,865.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,816,062,865.36/261,157.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,573.61

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