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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,713.60, 364,648.80 and 259,713.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,713.60, 364,648.80 and 259,713.60 is: 364,648.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,713.60 : 364,648.80 = 259,713.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,713.60/364,648.80 = 259,713.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,713.60x = 364,648.80 × 259,713.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,713.60x = 94,704,252,583.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,704,252,583.68/259,713.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,648.80

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