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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,248.60, 532,872.90 and 256,104.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,248.60, 532,872.90 and 256,104.60 is: 384,156.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,248.60 : 532,872.90 = 256,104.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,248.60/532,872.90 = 256,104.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,248.60x = 532,872.90 × 256,104.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,248.60x = 136,471,200,905.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,471,200,905.34/355,248.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,156.90

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