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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,796, 304,194 and 55,052

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,796, 304,194 and 55,052 is: 82,578

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,796 : 304,194 = 55,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,796/304,194 = 55,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,796x = 304,194 × 55,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,796x = 16,746,488,088
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,746,488,088/202,796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,578

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