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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,759.80, 304,139.70 and 55,015.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,759.80, 304,139.70 and 55,015.80 is: 82,523.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,759.80 : 304,139.70 = 55,015.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,759.80/304,139.70 = 55,015.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,759.80x = 304,139.70 × 55,015.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,759.80x = 16,732,488,907.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,732,488,907.26/202,759.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,523.70

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