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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,843.20, 304,293.60 and 62,587.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,843.20, 304,293.60 and 62,587.20 is: 93,889.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,843.20 : 304,293.60 = 62,587.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,843.20/304,293.60 = 62,587.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,843.20x = 304,293.60 × 62,587.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,843.20x = 19,044,884,401.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,044,884,401.92/202,843.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,889.69

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