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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,115.70, 541,673.55 and 256,139.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,115.70, 541,673.55 and 256,139.70 is: 384,209.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,115.70 : 541,673.55 = 256,139.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,115.70/541,673.55 = 256,139.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,115.70x = 541,673.55 × 256,139.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,115.70x = 138,744,100,594.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,744,100,594.94/361,115.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,209.55

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