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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,078.26, 304,617.40 and 55,334.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,078.26, 304,617.40 and 55,334.26 is: 83,001.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,078.26 : 304,617.40 = 55,334.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,078.26/304,617.40 = 55,334.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,078.26x = 304,617.40 × 55,334.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,078.26x = 16,855,778,412.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,855,778,412.12/203,078.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,001.39

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