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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,074.60, 384,111.90 and 256,074.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,074.60, 384,111.90 and 256,074.60 is: 384,111.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,074.60 : 384,111.90 = 256,074.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,074.60/384,111.90 = 256,074.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,074.60x = 384,111.90 × 256,074.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,074.60x = 98,361,301,147.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,361,301,147.74/256,074.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,111.90

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