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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,030.70, 285,938.24 and 204,030.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,030.70, 285,938.24 and 204,030.70 is: 285,938.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,030.70 : 285,938.24 = 204,030.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,030.70/285,938.24 = 204,030.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,030.70x = 285,938.24 × 204,030.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,030.70x = 58,340,179,263.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,340,179,263.97/204,030.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,938.24

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