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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,445.40, 368,123.40 and 262,445.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,445.40, 368,123.40 and 262,445.40 is: 368,123.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,445.40 : 368,123.40 = 262,445.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,445.40/368,123.40 = 262,445.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,445.40x = 368,123.40 × 262,445.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,445.40x = 96,612,292,962.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,612,292,962.36/262,445.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,123.40

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