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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,803.93, 304,182.65 and 53,058.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,803.93, 304,182.65 and 53,058.67 is: 79,581.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,803.93 : 304,182.65 = 53,058.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,803.93/304,182.65 = 53,058.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,803.93x = 304,182.65 × 53,058.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,803.93x = 16,139,526,846.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,139,526,846.08/202,803.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,581.92

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