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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,797, 304,195.50 and 55,053

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,797, 304,195.50 and 55,053 is: 82,579.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,797 : 304,195.50 = 55,053 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,797/304,195.50 = 55,053/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,797x = 304,195.50 × 55,053
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,797x = 16,746,874,861.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,746,874,861.50/202,797
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,579.50

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