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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,709.28, 525,182.27 and 258,160.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,709.28, 525,182.27 and 258,160.22 is: 356,127.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,709.28 : 525,182.27 = 258,160.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,709.28/525,182.27 = 258,160.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,709.28x = 525,182.27 × 258,160.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,709.28x = 135,581,170,363.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,581,170,363.30/380,709.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,127.83

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