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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,714.80, 372,277.20 and 265,714.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,714.80, 372,277.20 and 265,714.80 is: 372,277.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,714.80 : 372,277.20 = 265,714.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,714.80/372,277.20 = 265,714.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,714.80x = 372,277.20 × 265,714.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,714.80x = 98,919,561,742.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,919,561,742.56/265,714.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,277.20

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