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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,127.16, 295,692.90 and 56,887

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,127.16, 295,692.90 and 56,887 is: 85,331.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,127.16 : 295,692.90 = 56,887 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,127.16/295,692.90 = 56,887/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,127.16x = 295,692.90 × 56,887
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,127.16x = 16,821,082,002.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,821,082,002.30/197,127.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,331.12

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