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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,113.20, 541,669.80 and 256,137.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,113.20, 541,669.80 and 256,137.20 is: 384,205.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,113.20 : 541,669.80 = 256,137.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,113.20/541,669.80 = 256,137.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,113.20x = 541,669.80 × 256,137.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,113.20x = 138,741,785,896.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,741,785,896.56/361,113.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,205.80

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