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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,720.30, 372,284.90 and 265,720.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,720.30, 372,284.90 and 265,720.30 is: 372,284.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,720.30 : 372,284.90 = 265,720.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,720.30/372,284.90 = 265,720.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,720.30x = 372,284.90 × 265,720.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,720.30x = 98,923,655,313.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,923,655,313.47/265,720.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,284.90

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