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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,110.81, 511,817.03 and 258,203.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,110.81, 511,817.03 and 258,203.29 is: 356,100.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,110.81 : 511,817.03 = 258,203.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,110.81/511,817.03 = 258,203.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,110.81x = 511,817.03 × 258,203.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,110.81x = 132,152,841,024.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,152,841,024.03/371,110.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,100.76

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