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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,969.30, 389,953.95 and 259,969.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,969.30, 389,953.95 and 259,969.30 is: 389,953.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,969.30 : 389,953.95 = 259,969.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,969.30/389,953.95 = 259,969.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,969.30x = 389,953.95 × 259,969.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,969.30x = 101,376,055,413.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,376,055,413.74/259,969.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,953.95

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