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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,664.14, 293,545.62 and 55,423.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,664.14, 293,545.62 and 55,423.98 is: 83,149.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,664.14 : 293,545.62 = 55,423.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,664.14/293,545.62 = 55,423.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,664.14x = 293,545.62 × 55,423.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,664.14x = 16,269,466,571.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,269,466,571.97/195,664.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,149.97

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