Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,051.60, 365,122 and 260,051.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 260,051.60, 365,122 and 260,051.60 is: 365,122
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
260,051.60 : 365,122 = 260,051.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
260,051.60/365,122 = 260,051.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
260,051.60x = 365,122 × 260,051.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
260,051.60x = 94,950,560,295.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,950,560,295.20/260,051.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 365,122
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