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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,937.70, 385,406.55 and 256,937.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,937.70, 385,406.55 and 256,937.70 is: 385,406.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,937.70 : 385,406.55 = 256,937.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,937.70/385,406.55 = 256,937.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,937.70x = 385,406.55 × 256,937.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,937.70x = 99,025,472,521.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,025,472,521.94/256,937.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,406.55

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