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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,277.70, 283,603.50 and 202,277.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,277.70, 283,603.50 and 202,277.70 is: 283,603.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,277.70 : 283,603.50 = 202,277.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,277.70/283,603.50 = 202,277.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,277.70x = 283,603.50 × 202,277.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,277.70x = 57,366,663,691.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,366,663,691.95/202,277.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,603.50

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