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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,265.60, 532,898.40 and 256,121.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,265.60, 532,898.40 and 256,121.60 is: 384,182.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,265.60 : 532,898.40 = 256,121.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,265.60/532,898.40 = 256,121.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,265.60x = 532,898.40 × 256,121.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,265.60x = 136,486,790,845.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,486,790,845.44/355,265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,182.40

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