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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,036.80, 285,884.80 and 204,036.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,036.80, 285,884.80 and 204,036.80 is: 285,884.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,036.80 : 285,884.80 = 204,036.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,036.80/285,884.80 = 204,036.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,036.80x = 285,884.80 × 204,036.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,036.80x = 58,331,019,760.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,331,019,760.64/204,036.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,884.80

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