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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,215.70, 303,445.05 and 83,874.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,215.70, 303,445.05 and 83,874.70 is: 125,862.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,215.70 : 303,445.05 = 83,874.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,215.70/303,445.05 = 83,874.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,215.70x = 303,445.05 × 83,874.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,215.70x = 25,451,362,535.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,451,362,535.24/202,215.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,862.45

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