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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,764.30, 288,266.85 and 205,764.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,764.30, 288,266.85 and 205,764.30 is: 288,266.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,764.30 : 288,266.85 = 205,764.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,764.30/288,266.85 = 205,764.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,764.30x = 288,266.85 × 205,764.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,764.30x = 59,315,026,603.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,315,026,603.46/205,764.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,266.85

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