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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,142.52, 295,719.04 and 56,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,142.52, 295,719.04 and 56,901 is: 85,353.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,142.52 : 295,719.04 = 56,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,142.52/295,719.04 = 56,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,142.52x = 295,719.04 × 56,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,142.52x = 16,826,709,095.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,826,709,095.04/197,142.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,353.02

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