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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,736.34, 304,104.42 and 54,992.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,736.34, 304,104.42 and 54,992.34 is: 82,488.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,736.34 : 304,104.42 = 54,992.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,736.34/304,104.42 = 54,992.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,736.34x = 304,104.42 × 54,992.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,736.34x = 16,723,413,660.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,723,413,660.14/202,736.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,488.49

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