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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,006.91, 295,480.98 and 54,837.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,006.91, 295,480.98 and 54,837.33 is: 82,247.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,006.91 : 295,480.98 = 54,837.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,006.91/295,480.98 = 54,837.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,006.91x = 295,480.98 × 54,837.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,006.91x = 16,203,388,008.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,203,388,008.98/197,006.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,247.82

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