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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,215.60, 532,823.40 and 256,071.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,215.60, 532,823.40 and 256,071.60 is: 384,107.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,215.60 : 532,823.40 = 256,071.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,215.60/532,823.40 = 256,071.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,215.60x = 532,823.40 × 256,071.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,215.60x = 136,440,940,555.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,440,940,555.44/355,215.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,107.40

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