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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,409.20, 283,787.60 and 202,409.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,409.20, 283,787.60 and 202,409.20 is: 283,787.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,409.20 : 283,787.60 = 202,409.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,409.20/283,787.60 = 202,409.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,409.20x = 283,787.60 × 202,409.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,409.20x = 57,441,221,085.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,441,221,085.92/202,409.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,787.60

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