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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,541.54, 303,812.41 and 52,781.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,541.54, 303,812.41 and 52,781.45 is: 79,172.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,541.54 : 303,812.41 = 52,781.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,541.54/303,812.41 = 52,781.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,541.54x = 303,812.41 × 52,781.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,541.54x = 16,035,659,527.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,035,659,527.79/202,541.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,172.20

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