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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,455.70, 383,183.55 and 255,455.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,455.70, 383,183.55 and 255,455.70 is: 383,183.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,455.70 : 383,183.55 = 255,455.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,455.70/383,183.55 = 255,455.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,455.70x = 383,183.55 × 255,455.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,455.70x = 97,886,421,993.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,886,421,993.74/255,455.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,183.55

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