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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,209, 93,143.40 and 43,507.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,209, 93,143.40 and 43,507.72 is: 65,142.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,209 : 93,143.40 = 43,507.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,209/93,143.40 = 43,507.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,209x = 93,143.40 × 43,507.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,209x = 4,052,456,967.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,052,456,967.05/62,209
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,142.62

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