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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,837.80, 304,256.70 and 55,093.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,837.80, 304,256.70 and 55,093.80 is: 82,640.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,837.80 : 304,256.70 = 55,093.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,837.80/304,256.70 = 55,093.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,837.80x = 304,256.70 × 55,093.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,837.80x = 16,762,657,778.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,762,657,778.46/202,837.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,640.70

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