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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,032.80, 285,879.20 and 204,032.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,032.80, 285,879.20 and 204,032.80 is: 285,879.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,032.80 : 285,879.20 = 204,032.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,032.80/285,879.20 = 204,032.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,032.80x = 285,879.20 × 204,032.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,032.80x = 58,328,733,637.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,328,733,637.76/204,032.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,879.20

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