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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,042.45, 364,846.75 and 260,042.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,042.45, 364,846.75 and 260,042.45 is: 364,846.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,042.45 : 364,846.75 = 260,042.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,042.45/364,846.75 = 260,042.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,042.45x = 364,846.75 × 260,042.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,042.45x = 94,875,642,744.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,875,642,744.54/260,042.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,846.75

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