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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,181.07, 295,821.50 and 55,026.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,181.07, 295,821.50 and 55,026.33 is: 82,553.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,181.07 : 295,821.50 = 55,026.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,181.07/295,821.50 = 55,026.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,181.07x = 295,821.50 × 55,026.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,181.07x = 16,277,971,617.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,277,971,617.66/197,181.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,553.42

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