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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,534.91, 294,808.13 and 54,381.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,534.91, 294,808.13 and 54,381.35 is: 81,573.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,534.91 : 294,808.13 = 54,381.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,534.91/294,808.13 = 54,381.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,534.91x = 294,808.13 × 54,381.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,534.91x = 16,032,064,093.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,032,064,093.22/196,534.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,573.62

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