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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,334.20, 282,743 and 202,334.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,334.20, 282,743 and 202,334.20 is: 282,743

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,334.20 : 282,743 = 202,334.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,334.20/282,743 = 202,334.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,334.20x = 282,743 × 202,334.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,334.20x = 57,208,578,710.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,208,578,710.60/202,334.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,743

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