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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,868.70, 304,331.85 and 62,612.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,868.70, 304,331.85 and 62,612.70 is: 93,927.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,868.70 : 304,331.85 = 62,612.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,868.70/304,331.85 = 62,612.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,868.70x = 304,331.85 × 62,612.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,868.70x = 19,055,038,824.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,055,038,824.50/202,868.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,927.94

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