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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,966.80, 288,975.60 and 205,966.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,966.80, 288,975.60 and 205,966.80 is: 288,975.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,966.80 : 288,975.60 = 205,966.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,966.80/288,975.60 = 205,966.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,966.80x = 288,975.60 × 205,966.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,966.80x = 59,519,379,610.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,519,379,610.08/205,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,975.60

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