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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,044.45, 292,049.55 and 208,044.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,044.45, 292,049.55 and 208,044.45 is: 292,049.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,044.45 : 292,049.55 = 208,044.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,044.45/292,049.55 = 208,044.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,044.45x = 292,049.55 × 208,044.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,044.45x = 60,759,288,002.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,759,288,002.50/208,044.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,049.55

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