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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,341.10, 384,511.65 and 256,341.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,341.10, 384,511.65 and 256,341.10 is: 384,511.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,341.10 : 384,511.65 = 256,341.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,341.10/384,511.65 = 256,341.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,341.10x = 384,511.65 × 256,341.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,341.10x = 98,566,139,323.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,566,139,323.82/256,341.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,511.65

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