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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,140.30, 303,319.80 and 83,823.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,140.30, 303,319.80 and 83,823.60 is: 125,780.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,140.30 : 303,319.80 = 83,823.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,140.30/303,319.80 = 83,823.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,140.30x = 303,319.80 × 83,823.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,140.30x = 25,425,357,587.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,425,357,587.28/202,140.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,780.75

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