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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,265.23, 294,397.84 and 54,111.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,265.23, 294,397.84 and 54,111.59 is: 81,167.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,265.23 : 294,397.84 = 54,111.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,265.23/294,397.84 = 54,111.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,265.23x = 294,397.84 × 54,111.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,265.23x = 15,930,336,570.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,930,336,570.60/196,265.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,167.39

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