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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,262.52, 465,208.26 and 256,513.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,262.52, 465,208.26 and 256,513.01 is: 353,825.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,262.52 : 465,208.26 = 256,513.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,262.52/465,208.26 = 256,513.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,262.52x = 465,208.26 × 256,513.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,262.52x = 119,331,968,723.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,331,968,723.42/337,262.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,825.17

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