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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,179.71, 303,217.65 and 59,991.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,179.71, 303,217.65 and 59,991.35 is: 89,971.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,179.71 : 303,217.65 = 59,991.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,179.71/303,217.65 = 59,991.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,179.71x = 303,217.65 × 59,991.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,179.71x = 18,190,436,525.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,190,436,525.56/202,179.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,971.62

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