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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,063.65, 294,095.39 and 55,822.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,063.65, 294,095.39 and 55,822.27 is: 83,733.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,063.65 : 294,095.39 = 55,822.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,063.65/294,095.39 = 55,822.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,063.65x = 294,095.39 × 55,822.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,063.65x = 16,417,072,266.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,417,072,266.34/196,063.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,733.38

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