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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,998.60, 305,997.90 and 54,238.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,998.60, 305,997.90 and 54,238.60 is: 81,357.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,998.60 : 305,997.90 = 54,238.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,998.60/305,997.90 = 54,238.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,998.60x = 305,997.90 × 54,238.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,998.60x = 16,596,897,698.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,596,897,698.94/203,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,357.90

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