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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,629.95, 294,951.46 and 54,476.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,629.95, 294,951.46 and 54,476.66 is: 81,716.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,629.95 : 294,951.46 = 54,476.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,629.95/294,951.46 = 54,476.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,629.95x = 294,951.46 × 54,476.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,629.95x = 16,067,970,402.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,067,970,402.92/196,629.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,716.80

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