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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,751.97, 295,127.96 and 54,597.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,751.97, 295,127.96 and 54,597.29 is: 81,895.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,751.97 : 295,127.96 = 54,597.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,751.97/295,127.96 = 54,597.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,751.97x = 295,127.96 × 54,597.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,751.97x = 16,113,186,546.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,113,186,546.24/196,751.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,895.94

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