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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,103.70, 541,655.55 and 256,127.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,103.70, 541,655.55 and 256,127.70 is: 384,191.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,103.70 : 541,655.55 = 256,127.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,103.70/541,655.55 = 256,127.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,103.70x = 541,655.55 × 256,127.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,103.70x = 138,732,990,213.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,732,990,213.74/361,103.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,191.55

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