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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,004.98, 302,982.79 and 52,232.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,004.98, 302,982.79 and 52,232.72 is: 78,342.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,004.98 : 302,982.79 = 52,232.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,004.98/302,982.79 = 52,232.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,004.98x = 302,982.79 × 52,232.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,004.98x = 15,825,613,589.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,825,613,589.39/202,004.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,342.69

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