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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,959.20, 304,438.80 and 53,199.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,959.20, 304,438.80 and 53,199.20 is: 79,798.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,959.20 : 304,438.80 = 53,199.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,959.20/304,438.80 = 53,199.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,959.20x = 304,438.80 × 53,199.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,959.20x = 16,195,900,608.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,195,900,608.96/202,959.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,798.80

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