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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,771.20, 304,133.12 and 62,517.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,771.20, 304,133.12 and 62,517.76 is: 93,769.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,771.20 : 304,133.12 = 62,517.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,771.20/304,133.12 = 62,517.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,771.20x = 304,133.12 × 62,517.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,771.20x = 19,013,721,404.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,013,721,404.21/202,771.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,769.34

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