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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,998.90, 305,998.35 and 203,998.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,998.90, 305,998.35 and 203,998.90 is: 305,998.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,998.90 : 305,998.35 = 203,998.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,998.90/305,998.35 = 203,998.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,998.90x = 305,998.35 × 203,998.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,998.90x = 62,423,326,801.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,423,326,801.82/203,998.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,998.35

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