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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,591.80, 305,387.70 and 55,847.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,591.80, 305,387.70 and 55,847.80 is: 83,771.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,591.80 : 305,387.70 = 55,847.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,591.80/305,387.70 = 55,847.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,591.80x = 305,387.70 × 55,847.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,591.80x = 17,055,231,192.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,055,231,192.06/203,591.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,771.70

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