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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,004.80, 307,507.20 and 205,004.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,004.80, 307,507.20 and 205,004.80 is: 307,507.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,004.80 : 307,507.20 = 205,004.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,004.80/307,507.20 = 205,004.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,004.80x = 307,507.20 × 205,004.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,004.80x = 63,040,452,034.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,040,452,034.56/205,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,507.20

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