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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,540.70, 372,690.10 and 265,540.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,540.70, 372,690.10 and 265,540.70 is: 372,690.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,540.70 : 372,690.10 = 265,540.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,540.70/372,690.10 = 265,540.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,540.70x = 372,690.10 × 265,540.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,540.70x = 98,964,390,037.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,964,390,037.07/265,540.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,690.10

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