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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,175.20, 383,571.60 and 256,175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,175.20, 383,571.60 and 256,175.20 is: 383,571.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,175.20 : 383,571.60 = 256,175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,175.20/383,571.60 = 256,175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,175.20x = 383,571.60 × 256,175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,175.20x = 98,261,531,344.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,261,531,344.32/256,175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,571.60

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