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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,440.28, 293,161.59 and 55,200.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,440.28, 293,161.59 and 55,200.12 is: 82,800.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,440.28 : 293,161.59 = 55,200.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,440.28/293,161.59 = 55,200.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,440.28x = 293,161.59 × 55,200.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,440.28x = 16,182,554,947.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,182,554,947.39/195,440.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,800.51

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