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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,038.35, 306,057.53 and 204,038.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,038.35, 306,057.53 and 204,038.35 is: 306,057.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,038.35 : 306,057.53 = 204,038.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,038.35/306,057.53 = 204,038.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,038.35x = 306,057.53 × 204,038.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,038.35x = 62,447,472,406.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,447,472,406.08/204,038.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,057.53

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