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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,243.13, 303,364.70 and 54,499.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,243.13, 303,364.70 and 54,499.13 is: 81,748.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,243.13 : 303,364.70 = 54,499.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,243.13/303,364.70 = 54,499.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,243.13x = 303,364.70 × 54,499.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,243.13x = 16,533,112,222.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,533,112,222.71/202,243.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,748.70

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