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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,182.62, 295,823.82 and 55,027.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,182.62, 295,823.82 and 55,027.88 is: 82,555.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,182.62 : 295,823.82 = 55,027.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,182.62/295,823.82 = 55,027.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,182.62x = 295,823.82 × 55,027.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,182.62x = 16,278,557,504.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,278,557,504.68/197,182.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,555.74

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