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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,740.80, 374,059.20 and 266,740.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,740.80, 374,059.20 and 266,740.80 is: 374,059.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,740.80 : 374,059.20 = 266,740.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,740.80/374,059.20 = 266,740.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,740.80x = 374,059.20 × 266,740.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,740.80x = 99,776,850,255.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,776,850,255.36/266,740.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,059.20

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