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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,122.60, 303,159.60 and 83,781.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,122.60, 303,159.60 and 83,781.60 is: 125,662.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,122.60 : 303,159.60 = 83,781.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,122.60/303,159.60 = 83,781.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,122.60x = 303,159.60 × 83,781.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,122.60x = 25,399,196,343.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,399,196,343.36/202,122.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,662.33

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