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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,579.70, 309,286.35 and 206,579.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,579.70, 309,286.35 and 206,579.70 is: 309,286.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,579.70 : 309,286.35 = 206,579.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,579.70/309,286.35 = 206,579.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,579.70x = 309,286.35 × 206,579.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,579.70x = 63,892,281,397.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,892,281,397.10/206,579.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,286.35

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