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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,345.70, 283,698.70 and 202,345.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,345.70, 283,698.70 and 202,345.70 is: 283,698.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,345.70 : 283,698.70 = 202,345.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,345.70/283,698.70 = 202,345.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,345.70x = 283,698.70 × 202,345.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,345.70x = 57,405,212,040.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,405,212,040.59/202,345.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,698.70

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