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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,297.62, 304,961.40 and 53,536.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,297.62, 304,961.40 and 53,536.86 is: 80,309.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,297.62 : 304,961.40 = 53,536.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,297.62/304,961.40 = 53,536.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,297.62x = 304,961.40 × 53,536.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,297.62x = 16,326,675,777.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,326,675,777.20/203,297.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,309.23

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