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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,711.62, 293,592.94 and 55,473.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,711.62, 293,592.94 and 55,473.88 is: 83,218.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,711.62 : 293,592.94 = 55,473.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,711.62/293,592.94 = 55,473.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,711.62x = 293,592.94 × 55,473.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,711.62x = 16,286,739,522.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,286,739,522.41/195,711.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,218.05

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