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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,959, 304,439.80 and 53,198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,959, 304,439.80 and 53,198 is: 79,797.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,959 : 304,439.80 = 53,198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,959/304,439.80 = 53,198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,959x = 304,439.80 × 53,198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,959x = 16,195,588,480.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,195,588,480.40/202,959
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,797.34

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