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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,330.20, 282,737.40 and 202,330.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,330.20, 282,737.40 and 202,330.20 is: 282,737.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,330.20 : 282,737.40 = 202,330.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,330.20/282,737.40 = 202,330.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,330.20x = 282,737.40 × 202,330.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,330.20x = 57,206,314,689.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,206,314,689.48/202,330.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,737.40

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