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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,145.15, 294,217.72 and 55,900.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,145.15, 294,217.72 and 55,900.13 is: 83,850.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,145.15 : 294,217.72 = 55,900.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,145.15/294,217.72 = 55,900.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,145.15x = 294,217.72 × 55,900.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,145.15x = 16,446,807,185.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,446,807,185.46/196,145.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,850.19

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