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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,211.76, 294,320.40 and 55,970.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,211.76, 294,320.40 and 55,970.38 is: 83,956.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,211.76 : 294,320.40 = 55,970.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,211.76/294,320.40 = 55,970.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,211.76x = 294,320.40 × 55,970.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,211.76x = 16,473,224,629.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,473,224,629.75/196,211.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,956.36

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