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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,725.80, 372,292.60 and 265,725.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,725.80, 372,292.60 and 265,725.80 is: 372,292.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,725.80 : 372,292.60 = 265,725.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,725.80/372,292.60 = 265,725.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,725.80x = 372,292.60 × 265,725.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,725.80x = 98,927,748,969.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,927,748,969.08/265,725.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,292.60

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