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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,976.25, 304,465.64 and 53,215.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,976.25, 304,465.64 and 53,215.19 is: 79,823.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,976.25 : 304,465.64 = 53,215.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,976.25/304,465.64 = 53,215.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,976.25x = 304,465.64 × 53,215.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,976.25x = 16,202,196,881.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,202,196,881.07/202,976.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,823.12

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