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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,737.55, 288,229.40 and 205,737.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,737.55, 288,229.40 and 205,737.55 is: 288,229.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,737.55 : 288,229.40 = 205,737.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,737.55/288,229.40 = 205,737.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,737.55x = 288,229.40 × 205,737.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,737.55x = 59,299,610,593.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,299,610,593.97/205,737.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,229.40

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