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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,976.80, 304,465.20 and 55,232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,976.80, 304,465.20 and 55,232.80 is: 82,849.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,976.80 : 304,465.20 = 55,232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,976.80/304,465.20 = 55,232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,976.80x = 304,465.20 × 55,232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,976.80x = 16,816,465,498.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,816,465,498.56/202,976.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,849.20

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