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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,878.10, 366,279.10 and 260,878.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,878.10, 366,279.10 and 260,878.10 is: 366,279.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,878.10 : 366,279.10 = 260,878.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,878.10/366,279.10 = 260,878.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,878.10x = 366,279.10 × 260,878.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,878.10x = 95,554,195,677.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,554,195,677.71/260,878.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,279.10

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