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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,873.70, 403,310.55 and 268,873.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,873.70, 403,310.55 and 268,873.70 is: 403,310.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,873.70 : 403,310.55 = 268,873.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,873.70/403,310.55 = 268,873.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,873.70x = 403,310.55 × 268,873.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,873.70x = 108,439,599,827.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,439,599,827.54/268,873.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,310.55

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