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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,975.75, 304,464.89 and 53,214.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,975.75, 304,464.89 and 53,214.69 is: 79,822.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,975.75 : 304,464.89 = 53,214.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,975.75/304,464.89 = 53,214.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,975.75x = 304,464.89 × 53,214.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,975.75x = 16,202,004,737.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,202,004,737.23/202,975.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,822.37

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