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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,592.97, 306,889.46 and 62,438.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,592.97, 306,889.46 and 62,438.97 is: 93,658.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,592.97 : 306,889.46 = 62,438.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,592.97/306,889.46 = 62,438.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,592.97x = 306,889.46 × 62,438.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,592.97x = 19,161,861,474.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,161,861,474.06/204,592.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,658.46

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