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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,242.13, 303,363.20 and 54,498.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,242.13, 303,363.20 and 54,498.13 is: 81,747.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,242.13 : 303,363.20 = 54,498.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,242.13/303,363.20 = 54,498.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,242.13x = 303,363.20 × 54,498.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,242.13x = 16,532,727,110.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,532,727,110.82/202,242.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,747.20

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