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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,273.89, 300,372.60 and 60,032.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,273.89, 300,372.60 and 60,032.52 is: 90,037.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,273.89 : 300,372.60 = 60,032.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,273.89/300,372.60 = 60,032.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,273.89x = 300,372.60 × 60,032.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,273.89x = 18,032,124,116.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,032,124,116.95/200,273.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,037.32

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