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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,978.80, 304,468.20 and 55,234.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,978.80, 304,468.20 and 55,234.80 is: 82,852.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,978.80 : 304,468.20 = 55,234.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,978.80/304,468.20 = 55,234.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,978.80x = 304,468.20 × 55,234.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,978.80x = 16,817,240,133.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,817,240,133.36/202,978.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,852.20

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