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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,223.80, 561,335.70 and 256,125.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,223.80, 561,335.70 and 256,125.80 is: 384,188.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,223.80 : 561,335.70 = 256,125.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,223.80/561,335.70 = 256,125.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,223.80x = 561,335.70 × 256,125.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,223.80x = 143,772,555,231.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,772,555,231.06/374,223.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,188.70

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