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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,709.62, 293,589.94 and 55,471.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,709.62, 293,589.94 and 55,471.88 is: 83,215.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,709.62 : 293,589.94 = 55,471.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,709.62/293,589.94 = 55,471.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,709.62x = 293,589.94 × 55,471.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,709.62x = 16,285,985,920.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,285,985,920.89/195,709.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,215.05

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