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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,835.20, 304,281.60 and 62,579.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,835.20, 304,281.60 and 62,579.20 is: 93,877.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,835.20 : 304,281.60 = 62,579.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,835.20/304,281.60 = 62,579.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,835.20x = 304,281.60 × 62,579.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,835.20x = 19,041,699,102.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,041,699,102.72/202,835.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,877.69

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