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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,314.21, 303,514.29 and 60,159.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,314.21, 303,514.29 and 60,159.81 is: 90,252.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,314.21 : 303,514.29 = 60,159.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,314.21/303,514.29 = 60,159.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,314.21x = 303,514.29 × 60,159.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,314.21x = 18,259,363,156.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,259,363,156.86/202,314.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,252.50

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