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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,965.78, 295,423.91 and 54,821.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,965.78, 295,423.91 and 54,821.71 is: 82,225.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,965.78 : 295,423.91 = 54,821.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,965.78/295,423.91 = 54,821.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,965.78x = 295,423.91 × 54,821.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,965.78x = 16,195,644,221.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,195,644,221.84/196,965.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,225.68

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