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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,802.43, 304,180.40 and 53,057.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,802.43, 304,180.40 and 53,057.17 is: 79,579.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,802.43 : 304,180.40 = 53,057.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,802.43/304,180.40 = 53,057.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,802.43x = 304,180.40 × 53,057.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,802.43x = 16,138,951,193.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,138,951,193.47/202,802.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,579.67

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