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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,631.80, 364,009.40 and 259,631.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,631.80, 364,009.40 and 259,631.80 is: 364,009.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,631.80 : 364,009.40 = 259,631.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,631.80/364,009.40 = 259,631.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,631.80x = 364,009.40 × 259,631.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,631.80x = 94,508,415,738.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,508,415,738.92/259,631.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,009.40

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