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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,537.80, 383,931.90 and 256,537.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,537.80, 383,931.90 and 256,537.80 is: 383,931.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,537.80 : 383,931.90 = 256,537.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,537.80/383,931.90 = 256,537.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,537.80x = 383,931.90 × 256,537.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,537.80x = 98,493,044,975.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,493,044,975.82/256,537.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,931.90

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