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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,311.60, 286,736.40 and 205,311.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,311.60, 286,736.40 and 205,311.60 is: 286,736.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,311.60 : 286,736.40 = 205,311.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,311.60/286,736.40 = 205,311.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,311.60x = 286,736.40 × 205,311.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,311.60x = 58,870,309,062.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,870,309,062.24/205,311.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,736.40

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