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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,953.80, 304,449.90 and 55,209.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,953.80, 304,449.90 and 55,209.80 is: 82,819.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,953.80 : 304,449.90 = 55,209.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,953.80/304,449.90 = 55,209.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,953.80x = 304,449.90 × 55,209.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,953.80x = 16,808,618,089.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,808,618,089.02/202,953.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,819.92

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