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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,998.26, 304,490.10 and 53,237.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,998.26, 304,490.10 and 53,237.36 is: 79,854.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,998.26 : 304,490.10 = 53,237.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,998.26/304,490.10 = 53,237.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,998.26x = 304,490.10 × 53,237.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,998.26x = 16,210,249,070.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,210,249,070.14/202,998.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,854.13

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