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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,979.70, 304,469.55 and 62,738.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,979.70, 304,469.55 and 62,738.10 is: 94,107.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,979.70 : 304,469.55 = 62,738.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,979.70/304,469.55 = 62,738.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,979.70x = 304,469.55 × 62,738.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,979.70x = 19,101,841,074.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,101,841,074.86/202,979.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,107.15

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