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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,977.69, 295,423.34 and 56,705.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,977.69, 295,423.34 and 56,705.85 is: 85,046.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,977.69 : 295,423.34 = 56,705.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,977.69/295,423.34 = 56,705.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,977.69x = 295,423.34 × 56,705.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,977.69x = 16,752,231,321.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,752,231,321.01/196,977.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,046.34

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