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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,613.80, 363,984.20 and 259,613.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,613.80, 363,984.20 and 259,613.80 is: 363,984.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,613.80 : 363,984.20 = 259,613.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,613.80/363,984.20 = 259,613.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,613.80x = 363,984.20 × 259,613.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,613.80x = 94,495,321,301.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,495,321,301.96/259,613.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,984.20

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