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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,086.20, 286,015.93 and 204,086.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,086.20, 286,015.93 and 204,086.20 is: 286,015.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,086.20 : 286,015.93 = 204,086.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,086.20/286,015.93 = 204,086.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,086.20x = 286,015.93 × 204,086.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,086.20x = 58,371,904,293.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,371,904,293.17/204,086.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,015.93

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