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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,857.70, 304,315.35 and 62,601.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,857.70, 304,315.35 and 62,601.70 is: 93,911.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,857.70 : 304,315.35 = 62,601.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,857.70/304,315.35 = 62,601.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,857.70x = 304,315.35 × 62,601.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,857.70x = 19,050,658,246.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,050,658,246.10/202,857.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,911.44

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