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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,242.74, 303,234.51 and 83,995.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,242.74, 303,234.51 and 83,995.70 is: 125,939.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,242.74 : 303,234.51 = 83,995.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,242.74/303,234.51 = 83,995.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,242.74x = 303,234.51 × 83,995.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,242.74x = 25,470,394,931.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,470,394,931.61/202,242.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,939.72

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