Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,410.40, 288,404 and 205,410.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 205,410.40, 288,404 and 205,410.40 is: 288,404
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,410.40 : 288,404 = 205,410.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,410.40/288,404 = 205,410.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,410.40x = 288,404 × 205,410.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,410.40x = 59,241,181,001.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,241,181,001.60/205,410.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 288,404
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