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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,536.60, 384,804.90 and 256,536.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,536.60, 384,804.90 and 256,536.60 is: 384,804.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,536.60 : 384,804.90 = 256,536.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,536.60/384,804.90 = 256,536.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,536.60x = 384,804.90 × 256,536.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,536.60x = 98,716,540,709.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,716,540,709.34/256,536.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,804.90

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