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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,235.68, 526,201.02 and 258,935.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,235.68, 526,201.02 and 258,935.22 is: 357,395.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,235.68 : 526,201.02 = 258,935.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,235.68/526,201.02 = 258,935.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,235.68x = 526,201.02 × 258,935.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,235.68x = 136,251,976,877.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,251,976,877.92/381,235.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,395.66

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