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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,726.40, 304,060.80 and 62,499.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,726.40, 304,060.80 and 62,499.20 is: 93,739.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,726.40 : 304,060.80 = 62,499.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,726.40/304,060.80 = 62,499.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,726.40x = 304,060.80 × 62,499.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,726.40x = 19,003,556,751.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,003,556,751.36/202,726.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,739.92

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