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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,136.45, 283,405.75 and 202,136.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,136.45, 283,405.75 and 202,136.45 is: 283,405.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,136.45 : 283,405.75 = 202,136.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,136.45/283,405.75 = 202,136.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,136.45x = 283,405.75 × 202,136.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,136.45x = 57,286,632,214.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,286,632,214.59/202,136.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,405.75

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