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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,629.79, 303,944.82 and 52,869.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,629.79, 303,944.82 and 52,869.70 is: 79,304.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,629.79 : 303,944.82 = 52,869.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,629.79/303,944.82 = 52,869.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,629.79x = 303,944.82 × 52,869.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,629.79x = 16,069,471,449.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,069,471,449.95/202,629.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,304.59

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