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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,767.20, 293,617.56 and 55,493

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,767.20, 293,617.56 and 55,493 is: 83,230.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,767.20 : 293,617.56 = 55,493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,767.20/293,617.56 = 55,493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,767.20x = 293,617.56 × 55,493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,767.20x = 16,293,719,257.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,293,719,257.08/195,767.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,230.08

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