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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,092.10, 286,429.10 and 205,092.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,092.10, 286,429.10 and 205,092.10 is: 286,429.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,092.10 : 286,429.10 = 205,092.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,092.10/286,429.10 = 205,092.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,092.10x = 286,429.10 × 205,092.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,092.10x = 58,744,345,620.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,744,345,620.11/205,092.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,429.10

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