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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,217.44, 292,843.44 and 54,977.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,217.44, 292,843.44 and 54,977.28 is: 82,470.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,217.44 : 292,843.44 = 54,977.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,217.44/292,843.44 = 54,977.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,217.44x = 292,843.44 × 54,977.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,217.44x = 16,099,735,797.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,099,735,797.04/195,217.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,470.79

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