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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,166.70, 383,558.85 and 256,166.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,166.70, 383,558.85 and 256,166.70 is: 383,558.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,166.70 : 383,558.85 = 256,166.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,166.70/383,558.85 = 256,166.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,166.70x = 383,558.85 × 256,166.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,166.70x = 98,255,004,860.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,255,004,860.30/256,166.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,558.85

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