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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,436.60, 303,601.80 and 60,243.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,436.60, 303,601.80 and 60,243.62 is: 90,349.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,436.60 : 303,601.80 = 60,243.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,436.60/303,601.80 = 60,243.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,436.60x = 303,601.80 × 60,243.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,436.60x = 18,290,071,470.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,290,071,470.52/202,436.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,349.63

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