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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,991.20, 389,986.80 and 259,991.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,991.20, 389,986.80 and 259,991.20 is: 389,986.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,991.20 : 389,986.80 = 259,991.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,991.20/389,986.80 = 259,991.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,991.20x = 389,986.80 × 259,991.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,991.20x = 101,393,136,116.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,393,136,116.16/259,991.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,986.80

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