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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,875.70, 360,413.30 and 256,875.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,875.70, 360,413.30 and 256,875.70 is: 360,413.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,875.70 : 360,413.30 = 256,875.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,875.70/360,413.30 = 256,875.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,875.70x = 360,413.30 × 256,875.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,875.70x = 92,581,418,726.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,581,418,726.81/256,875.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,413.30

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