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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,841.80, 288,411.80 and 205,841.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,841.80, 288,411.80 and 205,841.80 is: 288,411.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,841.80 : 288,411.80 = 205,841.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,841.80/288,411.80 = 205,841.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,841.80x = 288,411.80 × 205,841.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,841.80x = 59,367,204,053.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,367,204,053.24/205,841.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,411.80

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