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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,032.20, 285,940.34 and 204,032.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,032.20, 285,940.34 and 204,032.20 is: 285,940.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,032.20 : 285,940.34 = 204,032.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,032.20/285,940.34 = 204,032.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,032.20x = 285,940.34 × 204,032.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,032.20x = 58,341,036,638.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,341,036,638.95/204,032.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,940.34

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