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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257,095.20, 385,642.80 and 257,095.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257,095.20, 385,642.80 and 257,095.20 is: 385,642.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257,095.20 : 385,642.80 = 257,095.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257,095.20/385,642.80 = 257,095.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257,095.20x = 385,642.80 × 257,095.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257,095.20x = 99,146,912,794.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,146,912,794.56/257,095.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,642.80

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