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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,990.80, 304,505.40 and 55,246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,990.80, 304,505.40 and 55,246.80 is: 82,875.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,990.80 : 304,505.40 = 55,246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,990.80/304,505.40 = 55,246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,990.80x = 304,505.40 × 55,246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,990.80x = 16,822,948,932.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,822,948,932.72/202,990.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,875.43

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