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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,237.40, 384,865.80 and 275,237.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,237.40, 384,865.80 and 275,237.40 is: 384,865.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,237.40 : 384,865.80 = 275,237.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,237.40/384,865.80 = 275,237.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,237.40x = 384,865.80 × 275,237.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,237.40x = 105,929,462,140.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,929,462,140.92/275,237.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,865.80

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