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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,984.20, 308,976.30 and 205,984.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,984.20, 308,976.30 and 205,984.20 is: 308,976.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,984.20 : 308,976.30 = 205,984.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,984.20/308,976.30 = 205,984.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,984.20x = 308,976.30 × 205,984.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,984.20x = 63,644,235,974.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,644,235,974.46/205,984.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,976.30

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