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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,508.40, 307,825.20 and 205,508.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,508.40, 307,825.20 and 205,508.40 is: 307,825.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,508.40 : 307,825.20 = 205,508.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,508.40/307,825.20 = 205,508.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,508.40x = 307,825.20 × 205,508.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,508.40x = 63,260,664,331.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,260,664,331.68/205,508.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,825.20

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