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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,266.10, 532,899.15 and 256,122.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,266.10, 532,899.15 and 256,122.10 is: 384,183.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,266.10 : 532,899.15 = 256,122.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,266.10/532,899.15 = 256,122.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,266.10x = 532,899.15 × 256,122.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,266.10x = 136,487,249,386.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,487,249,386.22/355,266.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,183.15

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