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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,234.40, 306,351.60 and 62,079.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,234.40, 306,351.60 and 62,079.40 is: 93,119.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,234.40 : 306,351.60 = 62,079.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,234.40/306,351.60 = 62,079.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,234.40x = 306,351.60 × 62,079.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,234.40x = 19,018,123,517.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,018,123,517.04/204,234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,119.10

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