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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,508.58, 293,284.74 and 55,278.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,508.58, 293,284.74 and 55,278.14 is: 82,923.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,508.58 : 293,284.74 = 55,278.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,508.58/293,284.74 = 55,278.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,508.58x = 293,284.74 × 55,278.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,508.58x = 16,212,234,917.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,212,234,917.58/195,508.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,923.39

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