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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,265.28, 303,226.56 and 83,862.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,265.28, 303,226.56 and 83,862.72 is: 125,723.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,265.28 : 303,226.56 = 83,862.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,265.28/303,226.56 = 83,862.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,265.28x = 303,226.56 × 83,862.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,265.28x = 25,429,404,097.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,429,404,097.84/202,265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,723.03

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