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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,215.35, 295,872.77 and 55,060.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,215.35, 295,872.77 and 55,060.50 is: 82,604.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,215.35 : 295,872.77 = 55,060.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,215.35/295,872.77 = 55,060.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,215.35x = 295,872.77 × 55,060.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,215.35x = 16,290,902,377.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,290,902,377.28/197,215.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,604.64

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