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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,294.20, 282,687 and 202,294.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,294.20, 282,687 and 202,294.20 is: 282,687

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,294.20 : 282,687 = 202,294.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,294.20/282,687 = 202,294.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,294.20x = 282,687 × 202,294.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,294.20x = 57,185,940,515.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,185,940,515.40/202,294.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,687

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