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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,725.30, 372,291.90 and 265,725.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,725.30, 372,291.90 and 265,725.30 is: 372,291.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,725.30 : 372,291.90 = 265,725.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,725.30/372,291.90 = 265,725.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,725.30x = 372,291.90 × 265,725.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,725.30x = 98,927,376,815.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,927,376,815.07/265,725.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,291.90

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