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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,314.60, 303,512.40 and 60,159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,314.60, 303,512.40 and 60,159.60 is: 90,251.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,314.60 : 303,512.40 = 60,159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,314.60/303,512.40 = 60,159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,314.60x = 303,512.40 × 60,159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,314.60x = 18,259,184,579.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,259,184,579.04/202,314.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,251.44

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