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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,262.56, 292,893.88 and 55,002.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,262.56, 292,893.88 and 55,002.96 is: 82,504.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,262.56 : 292,893.88 = 55,002.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,262.56/292,893.88 = 55,002.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,262.56x = 292,893.88 × 55,002.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,262.56x = 16,110,030,365.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,110,030,365.88/195,262.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,504.45

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