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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,043.20, 399,064.80 and 266,043.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,043.20, 399,064.80 and 266,043.20 is: 399,064.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,043.20 : 399,064.80 = 266,043.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,043.20/399,064.80 = 266,043.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,043.20x = 399,064.80 × 266,043.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,043.20x = 106,168,476,399.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,168,476,399.36/266,043.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,064.80

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