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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,231.15, 303,303.65 and 60,037.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,231.15, 303,303.65 and 60,037.88 is: 90,044.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,231.15 : 303,303.65 = 60,037.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,231.15/303,303.65 = 60,037.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,231.15x = 303,303.65 × 60,037.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,231.15x = 18,209,706,325.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,209,706,325.55/202,231.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,044.02

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