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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,906.90, 360,260.15 and 256,906.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,906.90, 360,260.15 and 256,906.90 is: 360,260.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,906.90 : 360,260.15 = 256,906.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,906.90/360,260.15 = 256,906.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,906.90x = 360,260.15 × 256,906.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,906.90x = 92,553,318,330.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,553,318,330.04/256,906.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,260.15

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