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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,787.64, 304,221.96 and 62,541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,787.64, 304,221.96 and 62,541 is: 93,823.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,787.64 : 304,221.96 = 62,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,787.64/304,221.96 = 62,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,787.64x = 304,221.96 × 62,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,787.64x = 19,026,345,600.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,026,345,600.36/202,787.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,823.99

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