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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,032.70, 364,537.30 and 260,032.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,032.70, 364,537.30 and 260,032.70 is: 364,537.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,032.70 : 364,537.30 = 260,032.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,032.70/364,537.30 = 260,032.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,032.70x = 364,537.30 × 260,032.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,032.70x = 94,791,618,369.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,791,618,369.71/260,032.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,537.30

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