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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,814.30, 307,221.45 and 204,814.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,814.30, 307,221.45 and 204,814.30 is: 307,221.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,814.30 : 307,221.45 = 204,814.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,814.30/307,221.45 = 204,814.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,814.30x = 307,221.45 × 204,814.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,814.30x = 62,923,346,226.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,923,346,226.74/204,814.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,221.45

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