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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,231.20, 383,655.60 and 256,231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,231.20, 383,655.60 and 256,231.20 is: 383,655.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,231.20 : 383,655.60 = 256,231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,231.20/383,655.60 = 256,231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,231.20x = 383,655.60 × 256,231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,231.20x = 98,304,534,774.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,304,534,774.72/256,231.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,655.60

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