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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,956.70, 304,435.05 and 53,196.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,956.70, 304,435.05 and 53,196.70 is: 79,795.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,956.70 : 304,435.05 = 53,196.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,956.70/304,435.05 = 53,196.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,956.70x = 304,435.05 × 53,196.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,956.70x = 16,194,940,024.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,194,940,024.34/202,956.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,795.05

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