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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,051.70, 373,405.50 and 266,051.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,051.70, 373,405.50 and 266,051.70 is: 373,405.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,051.70 : 373,405.50 = 266,051.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,051.70/373,405.50 = 266,051.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,051.70x = 373,405.50 × 266,051.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,051.70x = 99,345,168,064.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,345,168,064.35/266,051.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,405.50

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