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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,182.31, 295,823.36 and 55,027.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,182.31, 295,823.36 and 55,027.57 is: 82,555.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,182.31 : 295,823.36 = 55,027.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,182.31/295,823.36 = 55,027.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,182.31x = 295,823.36 × 55,027.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,182.31x = 16,278,440,650.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,278,440,650.04/197,182.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,555.28

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