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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,544.94, 293,366.61 and 55,303.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,544.94, 293,366.61 and 55,303.56 is: 82,969.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,544.94 : 293,366.61 = 55,303.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,544.94/293,366.61 = 55,303.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,544.94x = 293,366.61 × 55,303.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,544.94x = 16,224,217,918.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,224,217,918.13/195,544.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,969.26

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