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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,979.94, 304,499.07 and 62,749.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,979.94, 304,499.07 and 62,749.50 is: 94,133.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,979.94 : 304,499.07 = 62,749.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,979.94/304,499.07 = 62,749.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,979.94x = 304,499.07 × 62,749.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,979.94x = 19,107,164,392.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,107,164,392.97/202,979.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,133.26

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