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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,988.20, 304,482.30 and 53,228.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,988.20, 304,482.30 and 53,228.20 is: 79,842.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,988.20 : 304,482.30 = 53,228.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,988.20/304,482.30 = 53,228.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,988.20x = 304,482.30 × 53,228.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,988.20x = 16,207,044,760.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,207,044,760.86/202,988.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,842.30

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