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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,001.20, 305,310.60 and 204,001.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,001.20, 305,310.60 and 204,001.20 is: 305,310.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,001.20 : 305,310.60 = 204,001.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,001.20/305,310.60 = 204,001.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,001.20x = 305,310.60 × 204,001.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,001.20x = 62,283,728,772.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,283,728,772.72/204,001.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,310.60

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