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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,029.60, 306,044.40 and 204,029.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,029.60, 306,044.40 and 204,029.60 is: 306,044.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,029.60 : 306,044.40 = 204,029.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,029.60/306,044.40 = 204,029.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,029.60x = 306,044.40 × 204,029.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,029.60x = 62,442,116,514.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,442,116,514.24/204,029.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,044.40

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