Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,563.38, 294,845.06 and 56,322
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 196,563.38, 294,845.06 and 56,322 is: 84,483
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,563.38 : 294,845.06 = 56,322 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,563.38/294,845.06 = 56,322/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,563.38x = 294,845.06 × 56,322 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,563.38x = 16,606,263,610.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,606,263,610.13/196,563.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,483
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