Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,791.40, 293,698.26 and 55,539
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 195,791.40, 293,698.26 and 55,539 is: 83,311.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,791.40 : 293,698.26 = 55,539 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,791.40/293,698.26 = 55,539/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,791.40x = 293,698.26 × 55,539 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,791.40x = 16,311,707,662.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,311,707,662.14/195,791.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,311.67
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