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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,543.36, 303,815.14 and 52,783.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,543.36, 303,815.14 and 52,783.27 is: 79,174.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,543.36 : 303,815.14 = 52,783.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,543.36/303,815.14 = 52,783.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,543.36x = 303,815.14 × 52,783.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,543.36x = 16,036,355,673.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,036,355,673.21/202,543.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,174.93

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