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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,099.40, 363,672.60 and 260,099.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,099.40, 363,672.60 and 260,099.40 is: 363,672.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,099.40 : 363,672.60 = 260,099.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,099.40/363,672.60 = 260,099.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,099.40x = 363,672.60 × 260,099.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,099.40x = 94,591,025,056.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,591,025,056.44/260,099.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,672.60

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