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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,327.67, 303,491.31 and 60,172.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,327.67, 303,491.31 and 60,172.37 is: 90,258.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,327.67 : 303,491.31 = 60,172.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,327.67/303,491.31 = 60,172.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,327.67x = 303,491.31 × 60,172.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,327.67x = 18,261,790,792.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,261,790,792.09/202,327.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,258.49

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