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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,938.40, 385,407.60 and 256,938.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,938.40, 385,407.60 and 256,938.40 is: 385,407.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,938.40 : 385,407.60 = 256,938.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,938.40/385,407.60 = 256,938.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,938.40x = 385,407.60 × 256,938.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,938.40x = 99,026,012,091.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,026,012,091.84/256,938.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,407.60

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