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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,272.26, 507,036.83 and 257,060.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,272.26, 507,036.83 and 257,060.53 is: 354,884.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,272.26 : 507,036.83 = 257,060.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,272.26/507,036.83 = 257,060.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,272.26x = 507,036.83 × 257,060.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,272.26x = 130,339,156,249.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,339,156,249.32/367,272.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,884.29

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