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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,235.84, 292,853.76 and 54,994.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,235.84, 292,853.76 and 54,994.24 is: 82,491.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,235.84 : 292,853.76 = 54,994.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,235.84/292,853.76 = 54,994.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,235.84x = 292,853.76 × 54,994.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,235.84x = 16,105,269,962.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,105,269,962.34/195,235.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,491.36

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