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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,725.80, 385,228.80 and 275,725.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,725.80, 385,228.80 and 275,725.80 is: 385,228.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,725.80 : 385,228.80 = 275,725.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,725.80/385,228.80 = 275,725.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,725.80x = 385,228.80 × 275,725.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,725.80x = 106,217,519,063.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,217,519,063.04/275,725.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,228.80

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