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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,206.24, 363,215.02 and 256,891.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,206.24, 363,215.02 and 256,891.83 is: 355,853.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,206.24 : 363,215.02 = 256,891.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,206.24/363,215.02 = 256,891.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,206.24x = 363,215.02 × 256,891.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,206.24x = 93,306,971,171.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,306,971,171.29/262,206.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,853.36

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