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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,956, 304,348.24 and 60,821.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,956, 304,348.24 and 60,821.48 is: 91,206.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,956 : 304,348.24 = 60,821.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,956/304,348.24 = 60,821.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,956x = 304,348.24 × 60,821.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,956x = 18,510,910,392.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,510,910,392.20/202,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,206.52

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