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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,563.73, 303,845.73 and 52,803.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,563.73, 303,845.73 and 52,803.64 is: 79,205.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,563.73 : 303,845.73 = 52,803.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,563.73/303,845.73 = 52,803.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,563.73x = 303,845.73 × 52,803.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,563.73x = 16,044,159,782.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,044,159,782.84/202,563.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,205.49

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