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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,596.60, 289,628.90 and 206,596.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,596.60, 289,628.90 and 206,596.60 is: 289,628.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,596.60 : 289,628.90 = 206,596.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,596.60/289,628.90 = 206,596.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,596.60x = 289,628.90 × 206,596.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,596.60x = 59,836,346,001.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,836,346,001.74/206,596.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,628.90

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