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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,721.80, 372,287 and 265,721.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,721.80, 372,287 and 265,721.80 is: 372,287

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,721.80 : 372,287 = 265,721.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,721.80/372,287 = 265,721.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,721.80x = 372,287 × 265,721.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,721.80x = 98,924,771,756.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,924,771,756.60/265,721.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,287

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