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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,657.76, 319,049 and 62,902

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,657.76, 319,049 and 62,902 is: 94,371.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,657.76 : 319,049 = 62,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,657.76/319,049 = 62,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,657.76x = 319,049 × 62,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,657.76x = 20,068,820,198
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,068,820,198/212,657.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,371.45

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