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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,412.30, 383,743.65 and 256,412.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,412.30, 383,743.65 and 256,412.30 is: 383,743.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,412.30 : 383,743.65 = 256,412.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,412.30/383,743.65 = 256,412.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,412.30x = 383,743.65 × 256,412.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,412.30x = 98,396,591,906.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,396,591,906.90/256,412.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,743.65

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