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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,923.17, 304,376.02 and 53,160.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,923.17, 304,376.02 and 53,160.14 is: 79,737.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,923.17 : 304,376.02 = 53,160.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,923.17/304,376.02 = 53,160.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,923.17x = 304,376.02 × 53,160.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,923.17x = 16,180,671,222.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,180,671,222.80/202,923.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,737.92

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