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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,273.45, 283,597.55 and 202,273.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,273.45, 283,597.55 and 202,273.45 is: 283,597.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,273.45 : 283,597.55 = 202,273.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,273.45/283,597.55 = 202,273.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,273.45x = 283,597.55 × 202,273.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,273.45x = 57,364,254,850.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,364,254,850.05/202,273.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,597.55

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