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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,286.70, 282,676.50 and 202,286.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,286.70, 282,676.50 and 202,286.70 is: 282,676.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,286.70 : 282,676.50 = 202,286.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,286.70/282,676.50 = 202,286.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,286.70x = 282,676.50 × 202,286.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,286.70x = 57,181,696,352.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,181,696,352.55/202,286.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,676.50

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