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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,739.30, 385,247.70 and 275,739.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,739.30, 385,247.70 and 275,739.30 is: 385,247.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,739.30 : 385,247.70 = 275,739.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,739.30/385,247.70 = 275,739.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,739.30x = 385,247.70 × 275,739.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,739.30x = 106,227,931,124.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,227,931,124.61/275,739.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,247.70

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