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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,008, 301,532.64 and 53,264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,008, 301,532.64 and 53,264 is: 79,901.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,008 : 301,532.64 = 53,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,008/301,532.64 = 53,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,008x = 301,532.64 × 53,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,008x = 16,060,834,536.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,060,834,536.96/201,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,901.47

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