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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,213.85, 295,870.52 and 55,059

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,213.85, 295,870.52 and 55,059 is: 82,602.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,213.85 : 295,870.52 = 55,059 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,213.85/295,870.52 = 55,059/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,213.85x = 295,870.52 × 55,059
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,213.85x = 16,290,334,685.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,290,334,685.39/197,213.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,602.39

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