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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,224.60, 363,964.20 and 259,224.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,224.60, 363,964.20 and 259,224.60 is: 363,964.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,224.60 : 363,964.20 = 259,224.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,224.60/363,964.20 = 259,224.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,224.60x = 363,964.20 × 259,224.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,224.60x = 94,348,474,159.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,348,474,159.32/259,224.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,964.20

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