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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,431.20, 307,563.60 and 205,431.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,431.20, 307,563.60 and 205,431.20 is: 307,563.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,431.20 : 307,563.60 = 205,431.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,431.20/307,563.60 = 205,431.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,431.20x = 307,563.60 × 205,431.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,431.20x = 63,183,159,424.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,183,159,424.32/205,431.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,563.60

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