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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,251.27, 358,178.54 and 256,527.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,251.27, 358,178.54 and 256,527.35 is: 351,701.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,251.27 : 358,178.54 = 256,527.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,251.27/358,178.54 = 256,527.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,251.27x = 358,178.54 × 256,527.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,251.27x = 91,882,590,410.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,882,590,410.43/261,251.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,701.99

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