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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387,158.69, 534,726.06 and 257,884.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387,158.69, 534,726.06 and 257,884.21 is: 356,177.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387,158.69 : 534,726.06 = 257,884.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387,158.69/534,726.06 = 257,884.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387,158.69x = 534,726.06 × 257,884.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387,158.69x = 137,897,404,243.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,897,404,243.02/387,158.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,177.99

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