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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,953.30, 304,449.15 and 55,209.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,953.30, 304,449.15 and 55,209.30 is: 82,819.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,953.30 : 304,449.15 = 55,209.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,953.30/304,449.15 = 55,209.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,953.30x = 304,449.15 × 55,209.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,953.30x = 16,808,424,457.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,808,424,457.10/202,953.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,819.17

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