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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,908.60, 385,362.90 and 256,908.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,908.60, 385,362.90 and 256,908.60 is: 385,362.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,908.60 : 385,362.90 = 256,908.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,908.60/385,362.90 = 256,908.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,908.60x = 385,362.90 × 256,908.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,908.60x = 99,003,043,130.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,003,043,130.94/256,908.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,362.90

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