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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,027.45, 285,933.68 and 204,027.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,027.45, 285,933.68 and 204,027.45 is: 285,933.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,027.45 : 285,933.68 = 204,027.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,027.45/285,933.68 = 204,027.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,027.45x = 285,933.68 × 204,027.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,027.45x = 58,338,319,599.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,338,319,599.52/204,027.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,933.68

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