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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,598.70, 372,771.30 and 265,598.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,598.70, 372,771.30 and 265,598.70 is: 372,771.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,598.70 : 372,771.30 = 265,598.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,598.70/372,771.30 = 265,598.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,598.70x = 372,771.30 × 265,598.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,598.70x = 99,007,572,677.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,007,572,677.31/265,598.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,771.30

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