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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,031.80, 384,047.70 and 256,031.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,031.80, 384,047.70 and 256,031.80 is: 384,047.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,031.80 : 384,047.70 = 256,031.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,031.80/384,047.70 = 256,031.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,031.80x = 384,047.70 × 256,031.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,031.80x = 98,328,423,916.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,328,423,916.86/256,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,047.70

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