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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,364.58, 303,493.96 and 60,171.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,364.58, 303,493.96 and 60,171.56 is: 90,241.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,364.58 : 303,493.96 = 60,171.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,364.58/303,493.96 = 60,171.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,364.58x = 303,493.96 × 60,171.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,364.58x = 18,261,704,381.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,261,704,381.16/202,364.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,241.61

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