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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,415.70, 307,540.35 and 205,415.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,415.70, 307,540.35 and 205,415.70 is: 307,540.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,415.70 : 307,540.35 = 205,415.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,415.70/307,540.35 = 205,415.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,415.70x = 307,540.35 × 205,415.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,415.70x = 63,173,616,273.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,173,616,273.50/205,415.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,540.35

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