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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,023.08, 464,878.29 and 256,273.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,023.08, 464,878.29 and 256,273.57 is: 353,495.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,023.08 : 464,878.29 = 256,273.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,023.08/464,878.29 = 256,273.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,023.08x = 464,878.29 × 256,273.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,023.08x = 119,136,019,094.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,136,019,094.38/337,023.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,495.14

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