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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,005.20, 305,316.60 and 204,005.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,005.20, 305,316.60 and 204,005.20 is: 305,316.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,005.20 : 305,316.60 = 204,005.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,005.20/305,316.60 = 204,005.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,005.20x = 305,316.60 × 204,005.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,005.20x = 62,286,174,046.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,286,174,046.32/204,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,316.60

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