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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,203.62, 304,802.01 and 55,459.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,203.62, 304,802.01 and 55,459.62 is: 83,188.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,203.62 : 304,802.01 = 55,459.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,203.62/304,802.01 = 55,459.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,203.62x = 304,802.01 × 55,459.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,203.62x = 16,904,203,649.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,904,203,649.84/203,203.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,188.50

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