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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,837.80, 288,406.20 and 205,837.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,837.80, 288,406.20 and 205,837.80 is: 288,406.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,837.80 : 288,406.20 = 205,837.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,837.80/288,406.20 = 205,837.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,837.80x = 288,406.20 × 205,837.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,837.80x = 59,364,897,714.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,364,897,714.36/205,837.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,406.20

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