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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,224.24, 303,206.76 and 83,977.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,224.24, 303,206.76 and 83,977.20 is: 125,911.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,224.24 : 303,206.76 = 83,977.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,224.24/303,206.76 = 83,977.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,224.24x = 303,206.76 × 83,977.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,224.24x = 25,462,454,725.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,462,454,725.87/202,224.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,911.98

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