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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,719.40, 367,236.60 and 261,719.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,719.40, 367,236.60 and 261,719.40 is: 367,236.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,719.40 : 367,236.60 = 261,719.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,719.40/367,236.60 = 261,719.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,719.40x = 367,236.60 × 261,719.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,719.40x = 96,112,942,610.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,112,942,610.04/261,719.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,236.60

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