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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,997.40, 304,496.10 and 62,770.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,997.40, 304,496.10 and 62,770.20 is: 94,155.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,997.40 : 304,496.10 = 62,770.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,997.40/304,496.10 = 62,770.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,997.40x = 304,496.10 × 62,770.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,997.40x = 19,113,281,096.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,113,281,096.22/202,997.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,155.30

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