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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,979.10, 284,637.30 and 202,979.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,979.10, 284,637.30 and 202,979.10 is: 284,637.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,979.10 : 284,637.30 = 202,979.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,979.10/284,637.30 = 202,979.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,979.10x = 284,637.30 × 202,979.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,979.10x = 57,775,422,980.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,775,422,980.43/202,979.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,637.30

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