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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,614.80, 363,985.60 and 259,614.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,614.80, 363,985.60 and 259,614.80 is: 363,985.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,614.80 : 363,985.60 = 259,614.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,614.80/363,985.60 = 259,614.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,614.80x = 363,985.60 × 259,614.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,614.80x = 94,496,048,746.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,496,048,746.88/259,614.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,985.60

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