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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,585.70, 309,878.55 and 206,585.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,585.70, 309,878.55 and 206,585.70 is: 309,878.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,585.70 : 309,878.55 = 206,585.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,585.70/309,878.55 = 206,585.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,585.70x = 309,878.55 × 206,585.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,585.70x = 64,016,477,166.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,016,477,166.74/206,585.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,878.55

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