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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,942.26, 304,406.24 and 53,181.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,942.26, 304,406.24 and 53,181.36 is: 79,770.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,942.26 : 304,406.24 = 53,181.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,942.26/304,406.24 = 53,181.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,942.26x = 304,406.24 × 53,181.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,942.26x = 16,188,737,569.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,188,737,569.78/202,942.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,770.17

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