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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,673.20, 304,009.80 and 54,929.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,673.20, 304,009.80 and 54,929.20 is: 82,393.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,673.20 : 304,009.80 = 54,929.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,673.20/304,009.80 = 54,929.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,673.20x = 304,009.80 × 54,929.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,673.20x = 16,699,015,106.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,699,015,106.16/202,673.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,393.80

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