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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,326.60, 286,757.40 and 205,326.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,326.60, 286,757.40 and 205,326.60 is: 286,757.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,326.60 : 286,757.40 = 205,326.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,326.60/286,757.40 = 205,326.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,326.60x = 286,757.40 × 205,326.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,326.60x = 58,878,921,966.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,878,921,966.84/205,326.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,757.40

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