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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,878.70, 360,417.50 and 256,878.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,878.70, 360,417.50 and 256,878.70 is: 360,417.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,878.70 : 360,417.50 = 256,878.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,878.70/360,417.50 = 256,878.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,878.70x = 360,417.50 × 256,878.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,878.70x = 92,583,578,857.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,583,578,857.25/256,878.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,417.50

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