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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,261.16, 295,893.90 and 57,021

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,261.16, 295,893.90 and 57,021 is: 85,532.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,261.16 : 295,893.90 = 57,021 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,261.16/295,893.90 = 57,021/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,261.16x = 295,893.90 × 57,021
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,261.16x = 16,872,166,071.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,872,166,071.90/197,261.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,532.12

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