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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,916.10, 385,374.15 and 256,916.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,916.10, 385,374.15 and 256,916.10 is: 385,374.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,916.10 : 385,374.15 = 256,916.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,916.10/385,374.15 = 256,916.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,916.10x = 385,374.15 × 256,916.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,916.10x = 99,008,823,658.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,008,823,658.82/256,916.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,374.15

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