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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,130.72, 292,662.06 and 54,856

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,130.72, 292,662.06 and 54,856 is: 82,274.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,130.72 : 292,662.06 = 54,856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,130.72/292,662.06 = 54,856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,130.72x = 292,662.06 × 54,856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,130.72x = 16,054,269,963.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,054,269,963.36/195,130.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,274.44

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