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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,181.31, 295,821.86 and 55,026.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,181.31, 295,821.86 and 55,026.57 is: 82,553.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,181.31 : 295,821.86 = 55,026.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,181.31/295,821.86 = 55,026.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,181.31x = 295,821.86 × 55,026.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,181.31x = 16,278,060,902.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,278,060,902.36/197,181.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,553.77

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