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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,572.30, 303,858.45 and 54,828.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,572.30, 303,858.45 and 54,828.30 is: 82,242.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,572.30 : 303,858.45 = 54,828.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,572.30/303,858.45 = 54,828.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,572.30x = 303,858.45 × 54,828.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,572.30x = 16,660,042,254.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,660,042,254.14/202,572.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,242.45

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