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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,347.72, 303,521.40 and 60,192.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,347.72, 303,521.40 and 60,192.42 is: 90,288.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,347.72 : 303,521.40 = 60,192.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,347.72/303,521.40 = 60,192.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,347.72x = 303,521.40 × 60,192.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,347.72x = 18,269,687,587.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,269,687,587.79/202,347.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,288.58

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