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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,996.96, 307,539.99 and 62,842.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,996.96, 307,539.99 and 62,842.77 is: 94,277.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,996.96 : 307,539.99 = 62,842.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,996.96/307,539.99 = 62,842.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,996.96x = 307,539.99 × 62,842.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,996.96x = 19,326,664,857.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,326,664,857.37/204,996.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,277.81

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