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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,217.20, 303,325.80 and 54,473.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,217.20, 303,325.80 and 54,473.20 is: 81,709.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,217.20 : 303,325.80 = 54,473.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,217.20/303,325.80 = 54,473.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,217.20x = 303,325.80 × 54,473.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,217.20x = 16,523,126,968.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,523,126,968.56/202,217.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,709.80

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