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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,585.96, 303,879.16 and 52,826.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,585.96, 303,879.16 and 52,826.12 is: 79,239.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,585.96 : 303,879.16 = 52,826.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,585.96/303,879.16 = 52,826.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,585.96x = 303,879.16 × 52,826.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,585.96x = 16,052,756,971.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,052,756,971.66/202,585.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,239.24

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