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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,877.70, 304,316.55 and 53,117.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,877.70, 304,316.55 and 53,117.70 is: 79,676.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,877.70 : 304,316.55 = 53,117.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,877.70/304,316.55 = 53,117.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,877.70x = 304,316.55 × 53,117.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,877.70x = 16,164,595,207.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,164,595,207.94/202,877.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,676.55

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