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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,033.78, 301,550.70 and 53,289.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,033.78, 301,550.70 and 53,289.78 is: 79,934.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,033.78 : 301,550.70 = 53,289.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,033.78/301,550.70 = 53,289.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,033.78x = 301,550.70 × 53,289.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,033.78x = 16,069,570,461.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,069,570,461.85/201,033.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,934.68

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