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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,138.70, 383,516.85 and 256,138.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,138.70, 383,516.85 and 256,138.70 is: 383,516.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,138.70 : 383,516.85 = 256,138.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,138.70/383,516.85 = 256,138.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,138.70x = 383,516.85 × 256,138.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,138.70x = 98,233,507,387.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,233,507,387.10/256,138.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,516.85

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