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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,579.60, 309,869.40 and 206,579.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,579.60, 309,869.40 and 206,579.60 is: 309,869.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,579.60 : 309,869.40 = 206,579.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,579.60/309,869.40 = 206,579.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,579.60x = 309,869.40 × 206,579.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,579.60x = 64,012,696,704.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,012,696,704.24/206,579.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,869.40

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