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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,966.78, 295,425.41 and 54,822.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,966.78, 295,425.41 and 54,822.71 is: 82,227.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,966.78 : 295,425.41 = 54,822.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,966.78/295,425.41 = 54,822.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,966.78x = 295,425.41 × 54,822.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,966.78x = 16,196,021,579.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,196,021,579.06/196,966.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,227.17

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