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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,415.70, 305,123.55 and 55,671.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,415.70, 305,123.55 and 55,671.70 is: 83,507.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,415.70 : 305,123.55 = 55,671.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,415.70/305,123.55 = 55,671.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,415.70x = 305,123.55 × 55,671.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,415.70x = 16,986,746,738.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,986,746,738.54/203,415.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,507.55

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