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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,727.08, 293,590.61 and 55,486.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,727.08, 293,590.61 and 55,486.92 is: 83,230.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,727.08 : 293,590.61 = 55,486.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,727.08/293,590.61 = 55,486.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,727.08x = 293,590.61 × 55,486.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,727.08x = 16,290,437,360.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,290,437,360.59/195,727.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,230.37

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