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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,034.70, 285,943.83 and 204,034.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,034.70, 285,943.83 and 204,034.70 is: 285,943.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,034.70 : 285,943.83 = 204,034.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,034.70/285,943.83 = 204,034.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,034.70x = 285,943.83 × 204,034.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,034.70x = 58,342,463,570.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,342,463,570.90/204,034.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,943.83

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