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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,247.80, 384,371.70 and 256,247.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,247.80, 384,371.70 and 256,247.80 is: 384,371.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,247.80 : 384,371.70 = 256,247.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,247.80/384,371.70 = 256,247.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,247.80x = 384,371.70 × 256,247.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,247.80x = 98,494,402,507.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,494,402,507.26/256,247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,371.70

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