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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,311.36, 292,926 and 55,032.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,311.36, 292,926 and 55,032.32 is: 82,536.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,311.36 : 292,926 = 55,032.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,311.36/292,926 = 55,032.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,311.36x = 292,926 × 55,032.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,311.36x = 16,120,397,368.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,120,397,368.32/195,311.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,536.92

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