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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,135.20, 307,119.60 and 205,135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,135.20, 307,119.60 and 205,135.20 is: 307,119.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,135.20 : 307,119.60 = 205,135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,135.20/307,119.60 = 205,135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,135.20x = 307,119.60 × 205,135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,135.20x = 63,001,040,569.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,001,040,569.92/205,135.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,119.60

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