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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,410.30, 383,740.65 and 256,410.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,410.30, 383,740.65 and 256,410.30 is: 383,740.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,410.30 : 383,740.65 = 256,410.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,410.30/383,740.65 = 256,410.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,410.30x = 383,740.65 × 256,410.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,410.30x = 98,395,055,188.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,395,055,188.70/256,410.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,740.65

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