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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,856.80, 391,285.20 and 260,856.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,856.80, 391,285.20 and 260,856.80 is: 391,285.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,856.80 : 391,285.20 = 260,856.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,856.80/391,285.20 = 260,856.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,856.80x = 391,285.20 × 260,856.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,856.80x = 102,069,405,159.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,069,405,159.36/260,856.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,285.20

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