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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,315.70, 282,717.10 and 202,315.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,315.70, 282,717.10 and 202,315.70 is: 282,717.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,315.70 : 282,717.10 = 202,315.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,315.70/282,717.10 = 202,315.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,315.70x = 282,717.10 × 202,315.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,315.70x = 57,198,107,988.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,198,107,988.47/202,315.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,717.10

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