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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,247.60, 532,871.40 and 256,103.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,247.60, 532,871.40 and 256,103.60 is: 384,155.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,247.60 : 532,871.40 = 256,103.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,247.60/532,871.40 = 256,103.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,247.60x = 532,871.40 × 256,103.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,247.60x = 136,470,283,877.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,470,283,877.04/355,247.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,155.40

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