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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,623.96, 303,936.03 and 52,864.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,623.96, 303,936.03 and 52,864.05 is: 79,296.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,623.96 : 303,936.03 = 52,864.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,623.96/303,936.03 = 52,864.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,623.96x = 303,936.03 × 52,864.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,623.96x = 16,067,289,486.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,067,289,486.72/202,623.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,296.10

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