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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,322.40, 367,951.20 and 262,322.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,322.40, 367,951.20 and 262,322.40 is: 367,951.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,322.40 : 367,951.20 = 262,322.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,322.40/367,951.20 = 262,322.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,322.40x = 367,951.20 × 262,322.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,322.40x = 96,521,841,866.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,521,841,866.88/262,322.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,951.20

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