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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,419.70, 305,129.55 and 55,675.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,419.70, 305,129.55 and 55,675.70 is: 83,513.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,419.70 : 305,129.55 = 55,675.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,419.70/305,129.55 = 55,675.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,419.70x = 305,129.55 × 55,675.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,419.70x = 16,988,301,286.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,988,301,286.94/203,419.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,513.55

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