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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,202.70, 307,802.70 and 55,457.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,202.70, 307,802.70 and 55,457.94 is: 83,186.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,202.70 : 307,802.70 = 55,457.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,202.70/307,802.70 = 55,457.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,202.70x = 307,802.70 × 55,457.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,202.70x = 17,070,103,668.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,070,103,668.44/205,202.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,186.55

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