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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,847.80, 304,271.70 and 55,103.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,847.80, 304,271.70 and 55,103.80 is: 82,655.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,847.80 : 304,271.70 = 55,103.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,847.80/304,271.70 = 55,103.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,847.80x = 304,271.70 × 55,103.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,847.80x = 16,766,526,902.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,766,526,902.46/202,847.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,655.70

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