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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,416.82, 306,635.84 and 62,251.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,416.82, 306,635.84 and 62,251.11 is: 93,379.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,416.82 : 306,635.84 = 62,251.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,416.82/306,635.84 = 62,251.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,416.82x = 306,635.84 × 62,251.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,416.82x = 19,088,421,405.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,088,421,405.78/204,416.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,379.90

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