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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,802.18, 304,180.03 and 53,056.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,802.18, 304,180.03 and 53,056.92 is: 79,579.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,802.18 : 304,180.03 = 53,056.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,802.18/304,180.03 = 53,056.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,802.18x = 304,180.03 × 53,056.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,802.18x = 16,138,855,252.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,138,855,252.02/202,802.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,579.30

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