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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,233.20, 388,913.80 and 277,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,233.20, 388,913.80 and 277,233.20 is: 388,913.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,233.20 : 388,913.80 = 277,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,233.20/388,913.80 = 277,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,233.20x = 388,913.80 × 277,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,233.20x = 107,819,817,298.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,819,817,298.16/277,233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,913.80

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