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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,639.67, 303,959.74 and 52,879.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,639.67, 303,959.74 and 52,879.84 is: 79,319.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,639.67 : 303,959.74 = 52,879.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,639.67/303,959.74 = 52,879.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,639.67x = 303,959.74 × 52,879.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,639.67x = 16,073,341,624.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,073,341,624.69/202,639.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,319.82

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