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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,984.20, 304,476.30 and 53,224.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,984.20, 304,476.30 and 53,224.20 is: 79,836.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,984.20 : 304,476.30 = 53,224.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,984.20/304,476.30 = 53,224.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,984.20x = 304,476.30 × 53,224.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,984.20x = 16,205,507,486.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,205,507,486.46/202,984.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,836.30

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