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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,250.60, 288,051 and 206,250.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,250.60, 288,051 and 206,250.60 is: 288,051

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,250.60 : 288,051 = 206,250.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,250.60/288,051 = 206,250.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,250.60x = 288,051 × 206,250.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,250.60x = 59,410,691,580.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,410,691,580.60/206,250.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,051

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