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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,972.30, 284,783.30 and 202,972.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,972.30, 284,783.30 and 202,972.30 is: 284,783.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,972.30 : 284,783.30 = 202,972.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,972.30/284,783.30 = 202,972.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,972.30x = 284,783.30 × 202,972.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,972.30x = 57,803,121,402.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,803,121,402.59/202,972.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,783.30

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