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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,880.70, 360,420.30 and 256,880.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,880.70, 360,420.30 and 256,880.70 is: 360,420.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,880.70 : 360,420.30 = 256,880.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,880.70/360,420.30 = 256,880.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,880.70x = 360,420.30 × 256,880.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,880.70x = 92,585,018,958.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,585,018,958.21/256,880.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,420.30

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