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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,662, 303,993 and 54,918

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,662, 303,993 and 54,918 is: 82,377

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,662 : 303,993 = 54,918 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,662/303,993 = 54,918/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,662x = 303,993 × 54,918
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,662x = 16,694,687,574
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,694,687,574/202,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,377

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