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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,424.40, 288,423.60 and 205,424.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,424.40, 288,423.60 and 205,424.40 is: 288,423.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,424.40 : 288,423.60 = 205,424.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,424.40/288,423.60 = 205,424.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,424.40x = 288,423.60 × 205,424.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,424.40x = 59,249,244,975.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,249,244,975.84/205,424.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,423.60

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