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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,381.73, 303,515.17 and 60,221.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,381.73, 303,515.17 and 60,221.26 is: 90,314.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,381.73 : 303,515.17 = 60,221.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,381.73/303,515.17 = 60,221.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,381.73x = 303,515.17 × 60,221.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,381.73x = 18,278,065,966.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,278,065,966.51/202,381.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,314.80

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