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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,877.80, 304,316.70 and 62,636.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,877.80, 304,316.70 and 62,636.20 is: 93,954.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,877.80 : 304,316.70 = 62,636.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,877.80/304,316.70 = 62,636.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,877.80x = 304,316.70 × 62,636.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,877.80x = 19,061,241,684.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,061,241,684.54/202,877.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,954.30

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