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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,009.91, 295,485.48 and 54,840.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,009.91, 295,485.48 and 54,840.33 is: 82,252.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,009.91 : 295,485.48 = 54,840.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,009.91/295,485.48 = 54,840.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,009.91x = 295,485.48 × 54,840.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,009.91x = 16,204,521,233.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,204,521,233.41/197,009.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,252.32

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