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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,783.41, 304,179.21 and 62,542.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,783.41, 304,179.21 and 62,542.02 is: 93,814.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,783.41 : 304,179.21 = 62,542.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,783.41/304,179.21 = 62,542.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,783.41x = 304,179.21 × 62,542.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,783.41x = 19,023,982,235.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,023,982,235.40/202,783.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,814.29

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