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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,460, 315,744.72 and 62,716

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,460, 315,744.72 and 62,716 is: 94,090.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,460 : 315,744.72 = 62,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,460/315,744.72 = 62,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,460x = 315,744.72 × 62,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,460x = 19,802,245,859.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,802,245,859.52/210,460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,090.31

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