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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,251.10, 532,876.65 and 256,107.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,251.10, 532,876.65 and 256,107.10 is: 384,160.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,251.10 : 532,876.65 = 256,107.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,251.10/532,876.65 = 256,107.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,251.10x = 532,876.65 × 256,107.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,251.10x = 136,473,493,489.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,473,493,489.22/355,251.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,160.65

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