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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,385.10, 308,497.41 and 204,385.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,385.10, 308,497.41 and 204,385.10 is: 308,497.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,385.10 : 308,497.41 = 204,385.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,385.10/308,497.41 = 204,385.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,385.10x = 308,497.41 × 204,385.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,385.10x = 63,052,272,450.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,052,272,450.10/204,385.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,497.41

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