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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,974.30, 288,986.10 and 205,974.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,974.30, 288,986.10 and 205,974.30 is: 288,986.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,974.30 : 288,986.10 = 205,974.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,974.30/288,986.10 = 205,974.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,974.30x = 288,986.10 × 205,974.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,974.30x = 59,523,709,657.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,523,709,657.23/205,974.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,986.10

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