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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,887.20, 304,330.80 and 53,127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,887.20, 304,330.80 and 53,127.20 is: 79,690.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,887.20 : 304,330.80 = 53,127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,887.20/304,330.80 = 53,127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,887.20x = 304,330.80 × 53,127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,887.20x = 16,168,243,277.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,168,243,277.76/202,887.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,690.80

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