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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,610.02, 303,891.99 and 54,854.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,610.02, 303,891.99 and 54,854.50 is: 82,275.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,610.02 : 303,891.99 = 54,854.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,610.02/303,891.99 = 54,854.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,610.02x = 303,891.99 × 54,854.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,610.02x = 16,669,843,165.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,669,843,165.46/202,610.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,275.51

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