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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,172.30, 303,367.80 and 83,855.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,172.30, 303,367.80 and 83,855.60 is: 125,828.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,172.30 : 303,367.80 = 83,855.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,172.30/303,367.80 = 83,855.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,172.30x = 303,367.80 × 83,855.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,172.30x = 25,439,088,889.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,439,088,889.68/202,172.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,828.76

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