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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,027.70, 285,934.03 and 204,027.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,027.70, 285,934.03 and 204,027.70 is: 285,934.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,027.70 : 285,934.03 = 204,027.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,027.70/285,934.03 = 204,027.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,027.70x = 285,934.03 × 204,027.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,027.70x = 58,338,461,472.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,338,461,472.49/204,027.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,934.03

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