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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,151.40, 302,984.10 and 83,761.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,151.40, 302,984.10 and 83,761.80 is: 125,542.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,151.40 : 302,984.10 = 83,761.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,151.40/302,984.10 = 83,761.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,151.40x = 302,984.10 × 83,761.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,151.40x = 25,378,493,587.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,378,493,587.38/202,151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,542.01

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