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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,140.90, 385,459.70 and 275,140.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,140.90, 385,459.70 and 275,140.90 is: 385,459.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,140.90 : 385,459.70 = 275,140.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,140.90/385,459.70 = 275,140.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,140.90x = 385,459.70 × 275,140.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,140.90x = 106,055,728,771.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,055,728,771.73/275,140.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,459.70

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