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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,155.40, 303,269.55 and 83,838.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,155.40, 303,269.55 and 83,838.70 is: 125,773.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,155.40 : 303,269.55 = 83,838.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,155.40/303,269.55 = 83,838.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,155.40x = 303,269.55 × 83,838.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,155.40x = 25,425,724,821.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,425,724,821.59/202,155.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,773.17

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