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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,076.20, 383,423.10 and 256,076.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,076.20, 383,423.10 and 256,076.20 is: 383,423.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,076.20 : 383,423.10 = 256,076.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,076.20/383,423.10 = 256,076.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,076.20x = 383,423.10 × 256,076.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,076.20x = 98,185,530,440.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,185,530,440.22/256,076.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,423.10

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