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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,363.33, 294,539.11 and 54,217.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,363.33, 294,539.11 and 54,217.29 is: 81,324.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,363.33 : 294,539.11 = 54,217.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,363.33/294,539.11 = 54,217.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,363.33x = 294,539.11 × 54,217.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,363.33x = 15,969,112,343.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,969,112,343.21/196,363.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,324.31

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