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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,009.80, 304,514.70 and 55,265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,009.80, 304,514.70 and 55,265.80 is: 82,898.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,009.80 : 304,514.70 = 55,265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,009.80/304,514.70 = 55,265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,009.80x = 304,514.70 × 55,265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,009.80x = 16,829,248,507.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,829,248,507.26/203,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,898.70

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