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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,870.92, 304,324.20 and 53,110.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,870.92, 304,324.20 and 53,110.56 is: 79,670.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,870.92 : 304,324.20 = 53,110.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,870.92/304,324.20 = 53,110.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,870.92x = 304,324.20 × 53,110.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,870.92x = 16,162,828,683.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,162,828,683.55/202,870.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,670.51

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