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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,088.31, 294,143.47 and 55,836

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,088.31, 294,143.47 and 55,836 is: 83,757.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,088.31 : 294,143.47 = 55,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,088.31/294,143.47 = 55,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,088.31x = 294,143.47 × 55,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,088.31x = 16,423,794,651.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,423,794,651.33/196,088.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,757.13

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