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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,947.70, 364,714.10 and 259,947.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,947.70, 364,714.10 and 259,947.70 is: 364,714.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,947.70 : 364,714.10 = 259,947.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,947.70/364,714.10 = 259,947.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,947.70x = 364,714.10 × 259,947.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,947.70x = 94,806,591,452.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,806,591,452.57/259,947.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,714.10

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