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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,804.94, 304,184.14 and 53,059.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,804.94, 304,184.14 and 53,059.68 is: 79,583.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,804.94 : 304,184.14 = 53,059.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,804.94/304,184.14 = 53,059.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,804.94x = 304,184.14 × 53,059.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,804.94x = 16,139,913,129.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,139,913,129.48/202,804.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,583.43

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