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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,671, 304,006.50 and 54,927

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,671, 304,006.50 and 54,927 is: 82,390.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,671 : 304,006.50 = 54,927 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,671/304,006.50 = 54,927/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,671x = 304,006.50 × 54,927
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,671x = 16,698,165,025.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,698,165,025.50/202,671
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,390.50

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