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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,965.20, 288,766 and 205,965.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,965.20, 288,766 and 205,965.20 is: 288,766

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,965.20 : 288,766 = 205,965.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,965.20/288,766 = 205,965.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,965.20x = 288,766 × 205,965.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,965.20x = 59,475,746,943.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,475,746,943.20/205,965.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,766

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