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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,220.70, 303,331.05 and 83,879.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,220.70, 303,331.05 and 83,879.70 is: 125,819.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,220.70 : 303,331.05 = 83,879.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,220.70/303,331.05 = 83,879.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,220.70x = 303,331.05 × 83,879.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,220.70x = 25,443,317,474.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,443,317,474.69/202,220.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,819.55

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