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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,059.40, 363,616.60 and 260,059.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,059.40, 363,616.60 and 260,059.40 is: 363,616.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,059.40 : 363,616.60 = 260,059.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,059.40/363,616.60 = 260,059.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,059.40x = 363,616.60 × 260,059.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,059.40x = 94,561,914,826.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,561,914,826.04/260,059.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,616.60

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