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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,509.08, 293,285.49 and 55,278.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,509.08, 293,285.49 and 55,278.64 is: 82,924.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,509.08 : 293,285.49 = 55,278.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,509.08/293,285.49 = 55,278.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,509.08x = 293,285.49 × 55,278.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,509.08x = 16,212,423,018.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,212,423,018.93/195,509.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,924.14

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