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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,855.80, 304,283.70 and 55,111.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,855.80, 304,283.70 and 55,111.80 is: 82,667.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,855.80 : 304,283.70 = 55,111.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,855.80/304,283.70 = 55,111.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,855.80x = 304,283.70 × 55,111.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,855.80x = 16,769,622,417.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,769,622,417.66/202,855.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,667.70

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