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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,371.95, 294,574.82 and 54,217.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,371.95, 294,574.82 and 54,217.22 is: 81,330.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,371.95 : 294,574.82 = 54,217.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,371.95/294,574.82 = 54,217.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,371.95x = 294,574.82 × 54,217.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,371.95x = 15,971,026,078.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,971,026,078.44/196,371.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,330.49

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