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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,948, 307,467.42 and 62,812.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,948, 307,467.42 and 62,812.92 is: 94,233.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,948 : 307,467.42 = 62,812.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,948/307,467.42 = 62,812.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,948x = 307,467.42 × 62,812.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,948x = 19,312,926,455.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,312,926,455.07/204,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,233.30

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