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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,875.80, 304,313.70 and 55,131.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,875.80, 304,313.70 and 55,131.80 is: 82,697.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,875.80 : 304,313.70 = 55,131.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,875.80/304,313.70 = 55,131.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,875.80x = 304,313.70 × 55,131.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,875.80x = 16,777,362,045.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,777,362,045.66/202,875.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,697.70

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