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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,045.30, 387,067.95 and 258,045.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,045.30, 387,067.95 and 258,045.30 is: 387,067.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,045.30 : 387,067.95 = 258,045.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,045.30/387,067.95 = 258,045.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,045.30x = 387,067.95 × 258,045.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,045.30x = 99,881,065,278.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,881,065,278.14/258,045.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,067.95

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