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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,987.98, 304,398.72 and 60,783.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,987.98, 304,398.72 and 60,783.16 is: 91,149.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,987.98 : 304,398.72 = 60,783.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,987.98/304,398.72 = 60,783.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,987.98x = 304,398.72 × 60,783.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,987.98x = 18,502,316,101.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,502,316,101.56/202,987.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,149.81

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