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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,245.90, 387,368.85 and 258,245.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,245.90, 387,368.85 and 258,245.90 is: 387,368.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,245.90 : 387,368.85 = 258,245.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,245.90/387,368.85 = 258,245.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,245.90x = 387,368.85 × 258,245.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,245.90x = 100,036,417,300.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,036,417,300.22/258,245.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,368.85

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