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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,237.20, 303,355.80 and 54,493.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,237.20, 303,355.80 and 54,493.20 is: 81,739.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,237.20 : 303,355.80 = 54,493.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,237.20/303,355.80 = 54,493.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,237.20x = 303,355.80 × 54,493.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,237.20x = 16,530,828,280.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,530,828,280.56/202,237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,739.80

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