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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,983.32, 304,444.74 and 53,226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,983.32, 304,444.74 and 53,226.20 is: 79,831.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,983.32 : 304,444.74 = 53,226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,983.32/304,444.74 = 53,226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,983.32x = 304,444.74 × 53,226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,983.32x = 16,204,436,620.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,204,436,620.19/202,983.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,831.37

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