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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,957.51, 304,437.56 and 53,196.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,957.51, 304,437.56 and 53,196.50 is: 79,795.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,957.51 : 304,437.56 = 53,196.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,957.51/304,437.56 = 53,196.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,957.51x = 304,437.56 × 53,196.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,957.51x = 16,195,012,394.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,195,012,394.56/202,957.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,795.09

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