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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,251.30, 303,486.30 and 83,934.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,251.30, 303,486.30 and 83,934.60 is: 125,947.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,251.30 : 303,486.30 = 83,934.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,251.30/303,486.30 = 83,934.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,251.30x = 303,486.30 × 83,934.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,251.30x = 25,473,001,195.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,473,001,195.98/202,251.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,947.28

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