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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,278.70, 303,539.55 and 83,937.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,278.70, 303,539.55 and 83,937.70 is: 125,956.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,278.70 : 303,539.55 = 83,937.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,278.70/303,539.55 = 83,937.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,278.70x = 303,539.55 × 83,937.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,278.70x = 25,478,411,686.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,478,411,686.04/202,278.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,956.97

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