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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,009.41, 295,484.73 and 54,839.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,009.41, 295,484.73 and 54,839.83 is: 82,251.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,009.41 : 295,484.73 = 54,839.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,009.41/295,484.73 = 54,839.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,009.41x = 295,484.73 × 54,839.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,009.41x = 16,204,332,360.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,204,332,360.80/197,009.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,251.57

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