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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,511.80, 383,267.70 and 255,511.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,511.80, 383,267.70 and 255,511.80 is: 383,267.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,511.80 : 383,267.70 = 255,511.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,511.80/383,267.70 = 255,511.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,511.80x = 383,267.70 × 255,511.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,511.80x = 97,929,419,908.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,929,419,908.86/255,511.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,267.70

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