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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,969.70, 364,744.90 and 259,969.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,969.70, 364,744.90 and 259,969.70 is: 364,744.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,969.70 : 364,744.90 = 259,969.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,969.70/364,744.90 = 259,969.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,969.70x = 364,744.90 × 259,969.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,969.70x = 94,822,622,229.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,822,622,229.53/259,969.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,744.90

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