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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,139.40, 385,457.60 and 275,139.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,139.40, 385,457.60 and 275,139.40 is: 385,457.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,139.40 : 385,457.60 = 275,139.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,139.40/385,457.60 = 275,139.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,139.40x = 385,457.60 × 275,139.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,139.40x = 106,054,572,789.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,054,572,789.44/275,139.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,457.60

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