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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,985.70, 308,978.55 and 205,985.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,985.70, 308,978.55 and 205,985.70 is: 308,978.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,985.70 : 308,978.55 = 205,985.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,985.70/308,978.55 = 205,985.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,985.70x = 308,978.55 × 205,985.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,985.70x = 63,645,162,906.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,645,162,906.74/205,985.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,978.55

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