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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,763.34, 304,144.92 and 55,019.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,763.34, 304,144.92 and 55,019.34 is: 82,528.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,763.34 : 304,144.92 = 55,019.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,763.34/304,144.92 = 55,019.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,763.34x = 304,144.92 × 55,019.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,763.34x = 16,733,852,762.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,733,852,762.75/202,763.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,528.99

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