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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,106.79, 292,660.86 and 54,865.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,106.79, 292,660.86 and 54,865.41 is: 82,298.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,106.79 : 292,660.86 = 54,865.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,106.79/292,660.86 = 54,865.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,106.79x = 292,660.86 × 54,865.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,106.79x = 16,056,958,074.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,056,958,074.85/195,106.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,298.31

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