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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,285.70, 303,428.55 and 52,524.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,285.70, 303,428.55 and 52,524.80 is: 78,787.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,285.70 : 303,428.55 = 52,524.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,285.70/303,428.55 = 52,524.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,285.70x = 303,428.55 × 52,524.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,285.70x = 15,937,523,903.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,937,523,903.04/202,285.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,787.20

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