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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,168.83, 295,802.45 and 56,927.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,168.83, 295,802.45 and 56,927.46 is: 85,405.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,168.83 : 295,802.45 = 56,927.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,168.83/295,802.45 = 56,927.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,168.83x = 295,802.45 × 56,927.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,168.83x = 16,839,282,140.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,839,282,140.28/197,168.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,405.40

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