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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,108.70, 541,663.05 and 256,132.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,108.70, 541,663.05 and 256,132.70 is: 384,199.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,108.70 : 541,663.05 = 256,132.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,108.70/541,663.05 = 256,132.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,108.70x = 541,663.05 × 256,132.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,108.70x = 138,737,619,486.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,737,619,486.74/361,108.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,199.05

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