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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,807.20, 371,663.20 and 264,807.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,807.20, 371,663.20 and 264,807.20 is: 371,663.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,807.20 : 371,663.20 = 264,807.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,807.20/371,663.20 = 264,807.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,807.20x = 371,663.20 × 264,807.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,807.20x = 98,419,091,335.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,419,091,335.04/264,807.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,663.20

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