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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,914.60, 385,371.90 and 256,914.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,914.60, 385,371.90 and 256,914.60 is: 385,371.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,914.60 : 385,371.90 = 256,914.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,914.60/385,371.90 = 256,914.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,914.60x = 385,371.90 × 256,914.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,914.60x = 99,007,667,539.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,007,667,539.74/256,914.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,371.90

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