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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,964.70, 288,765.30 and 205,964.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,964.70, 288,765.30 and 205,964.70 is: 288,765.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,964.70 : 288,765.30 = 205,964.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,964.70/288,765.30 = 205,964.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,964.70x = 288,765.30 × 205,964.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,964.70x = 59,475,458,384.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,475,458,384.91/205,964.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,765.30

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