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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,382.96, 294,591.36 and 54,228.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,382.96, 294,591.36 and 54,228.26 is: 81,347.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,382.96 : 294,591.36 = 54,228.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,382.96/294,591.36 = 54,228.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,382.96x = 294,591.36 × 54,228.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,382.96x = 15,975,176,863.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,975,176,863.83/196,382.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,347.06

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