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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,238.74, 303,228.51 and 83,991.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,238.74, 303,228.51 and 83,991.70 is: 125,933.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,238.74 : 303,228.51 = 83,991.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,238.74/303,228.51 = 83,991.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,238.74x = 303,228.51 × 83,991.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,238.74x = 25,468,678,043.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,468,678,043.37/202,238.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,933.73

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