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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,959, 307,483.92 and 62,823.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,959, 307,483.92 and 62,823.92 is: 94,249.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,959 : 307,483.92 = 62,823.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,959/307,483.92 = 62,823.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,959x = 307,483.92 × 62,823.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,959x = 19,317,345,191.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,317,345,191.37/204,959
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,249.80

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