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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,051.20, 373,404.80 and 266,051.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,051.20, 373,404.80 and 266,051.20 is: 373,404.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,051.20 : 373,404.80 = 266,051.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,051.20/373,404.80 = 266,051.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,051.20x = 373,404.80 × 266,051.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,051.20x = 99,344,795,125.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,344,795,125.76/266,051.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,404.80

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