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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,057.70, 364,572.30 and 260,057.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,057.70, 364,572.30 and 260,057.70 is: 364,572.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,057.70 : 364,572.30 = 260,057.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,057.70/364,572.30 = 260,057.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,057.70x = 364,572.30 × 260,057.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,057.70x = 94,809,833,821.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,809,833,821.71/260,057.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,572.30

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