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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,332.40, 295,998.60 and 55,177.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,332.40, 295,998.60 and 55,177.40 is: 82,766.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,332.40 : 295,998.60 = 55,177.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,332.40/295,998.60 = 55,177.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,332.40x = 295,998.60 × 55,177.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,332.40x = 16,332,433,151.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,332,433,151.64/197,332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,766.10

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