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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,979.20, 308,968.80 and 205,979.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,979.20, 308,968.80 and 205,979.20 is: 308,968.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,979.20 : 308,968.80 = 205,979.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,979.20/308,968.80 = 205,979.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,979.20x = 308,968.80 × 205,979.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,979.20x = 63,641,146,248.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,641,146,248.96/205,979.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,968.80

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