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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,252.27, 358,179.91 and 256,528.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,252.27, 358,179.91 and 256,528.35 is: 351,703.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,252.27 : 358,179.91 = 256,528.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,252.27/358,179.91 = 256,528.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,252.27x = 358,179.91 × 256,528.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,252.27x = 91,883,301,315.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,883,301,315.45/261,252.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,703.36

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