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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,252.77, 358,180.59 and 256,528.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,252.77, 358,180.59 and 256,528.85 is: 351,704.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,252.77 : 358,180.59 = 256,528.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,252.77/358,180.59 = 256,528.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,252.77x = 358,180.59 × 256,528.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,252.77x = 91,883,654,845.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,883,654,845.02/261,252.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,704.04

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