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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,957.60, 304,436.40 and 62,759.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,957.60, 304,436.40 and 62,759.20 is: 94,138.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,957.60 : 304,436.40 = 62,759.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,957.60/304,436.40 = 62,759.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,957.60x = 304,436.40 × 62,759.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,957.60x = 19,106,184,914.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,106,184,914.88/202,957.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,138.80

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