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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,802.28, 304,180.18 and 53,057.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,802.28, 304,180.18 and 53,057.02 is: 79,579.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,802.28 : 304,180.18 = 53,057.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,802.28/304,180.18 = 53,057.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,802.28x = 304,180.18 × 53,057.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,802.28x = 16,138,893,893.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,138,893,893.86/202,802.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,579.45

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