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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,788.61, 304,081.40 and 62,529.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,788.61, 304,081.40 and 62,529.01 is: 93,762.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,788.61 : 304,081.40 = 62,529.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,788.61/304,081.40 = 62,529.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,788.61x = 304,081.40 × 62,529.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,788.61x = 19,013,909,505.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,013,909,505.30/202,788.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,762.22

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