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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,029.45, 285,936.49 and 204,029.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,029.45, 285,936.49 and 204,029.45 is: 285,936.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,029.45 : 285,936.49 = 204,029.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,029.45/285,936.49 = 204,029.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,029.45x = 285,936.49 × 204,029.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,029.45x = 58,339,464,789.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,339,464,789.63/204,029.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,936.49

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