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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,868.40, 364,515.60 and 259,868.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,868.40, 364,515.60 and 259,868.40 is: 364,515.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,868.40 : 364,515.60 = 259,868.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,868.40/364,515.60 = 259,868.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,868.40x = 364,515.60 × 259,868.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,868.40x = 94,726,085,747.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,726,085,747.04/259,868.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,515.60

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