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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,252.60, 532,878.90 and 256,108.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,252.60, 532,878.90 and 256,108.60 is: 384,162.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,252.60 : 532,878.90 = 256,108.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,252.60/532,878.90 = 256,108.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,252.60x = 532,878.90 × 256,108.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,252.60x = 136,474,869,048.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,474,869,048.54/355,252.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,162.90

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