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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,121.90, 385,433.10 and 275,121.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,121.90, 385,433.10 and 275,121.90 is: 385,433.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,121.90 : 385,433.10 = 275,121.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,121.90/385,433.10 = 275,121.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,121.90x = 385,433.10 × 275,121.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,121.90x = 106,041,086,794.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,041,086,794.89/275,121.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,433.10

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