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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,359.70, 283,718.30 and 202,359.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,359.70, 283,718.30 and 202,359.70 is: 283,718.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,359.70 : 283,718.30 = 202,359.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,359.70/283,718.30 = 202,359.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,359.70x = 283,718.30 × 202,359.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,359.70x = 57,413,150,072.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,413,150,072.51/202,359.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,718.30

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