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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,905.60, 307,358.40 and 204,905.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,905.60, 307,358.40 and 204,905.60 is: 307,358.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,905.60 : 307,358.40 = 204,905.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,905.60/307,358.40 = 204,905.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,905.60x = 307,358.40 × 204,905.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,905.60x = 62,979,457,367.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,979,457,367.04/204,905.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,358.40

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