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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,737.80, 385,245.60 and 275,737.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,737.80, 385,245.60 and 275,737.80 is: 385,245.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,737.80 : 385,245.60 = 275,737.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,737.80/385,245.60 = 275,737.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,737.80x = 385,245.60 × 275,737.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,737.80x = 106,226,774,203.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,226,774,203.68/275,737.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,245.60

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