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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,220.10, 532,830.15 and 256,076.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,220.10, 532,830.15 and 256,076.10 is: 384,114.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,220.10 : 532,830.15 = 256,076.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,220.10/532,830.15 = 256,076.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,220.10x = 532,830.15 × 256,076.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,220.10x = 136,445,066,774.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,445,066,774.42/355,220.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,114.15

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