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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,098.40, 370,437.60 and 264,098.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,098.40, 370,437.60 and 264,098.40 is: 370,437.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,098.40 : 370,437.60 = 264,098.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,098.40/370,437.60 = 264,098.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,098.40x = 370,437.60 × 264,098.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,098.40x = 97,831,977,459.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,831,977,459.84/264,098.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,437.60

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