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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,232.63, 294,351.77 and 55,991.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,232.63, 294,351.77 and 55,991.25 is: 83,987.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,232.63 : 294,351.77 = 55,991.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,232.63/294,351.77 = 55,991.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,232.63x = 294,351.77 × 55,991.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,232.63x = 16,481,123,681.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,481,123,681.99/196,232.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,987.68

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