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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,228.60, 363,969.80 and 259,228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,228.60, 363,969.80 and 259,228.60 is: 363,969.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,228.60 : 363,969.80 = 259,228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,228.60/363,969.80 = 259,228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,228.60x = 363,969.80 × 259,228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,228.60x = 94,351,381,696.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,351,381,696.28/259,228.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,969.80

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