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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,950, 307,470.42 and 62,814.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,950, 307,470.42 and 62,814.92 is: 94,236.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,950 : 307,470.42 = 62,814.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,950/307,470.42 = 62,814.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,950x = 307,470.42 × 62,814.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,950x = 19,313,729,834.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,313,729,834.67/204,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,236.30

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