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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,131.70, 283,399.10 and 202,131.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,131.70, 283,399.10 and 202,131.70 is: 283,399.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,131.70 : 283,399.10 = 202,131.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,131.70/283,399.10 = 202,131.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,131.70x = 283,399.10 × 202,131.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,131.70x = 57,283,941,861.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,283,941,861.47/202,131.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,399.10

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