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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,758.80, 304,138.20 and 55,014.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,758.80, 304,138.20 and 55,014.80 is: 82,522.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,758.80 : 304,138.20 = 55,014.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,758.80/304,138.20 = 55,014.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,758.80x = 304,138.20 × 55,014.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,758.80x = 16,732,102,245.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,732,102,245.36/202,758.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,522.20

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