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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,708.20, 389,562.30 and 259,708.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,708.20, 389,562.30 and 259,708.20 is: 389,562.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,708.20 : 389,562.30 = 259,708.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,708.20/389,562.30 = 259,708.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,708.20x = 389,562.30 × 259,708.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,708.20x = 101,172,523,720.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,172,523,720.86/259,708.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,562.30

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