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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,233.40, 363,860.20 and 260,233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,233.40, 363,860.20 and 260,233.40 is: 363,860.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,233.40 : 363,860.20 = 260,233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,233.40/363,860.20 = 260,233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,233.40x = 363,860.20 × 260,233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,233.40x = 94,688,576,970.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,688,576,970.68/260,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,860.20

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