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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,253.58, 303,377.94 and 52,480.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,253.58, 303,377.94 and 52,480.53 is: 78,720.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,253.58 : 303,377.94 = 52,480.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,253.58/303,377.94 = 52,480.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,253.58x = 303,377.94 × 52,480.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,253.58x = 15,921,435,081.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,921,435,081.51/202,253.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,720.16

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