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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,333.71, 296,019.26 and 55,178.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,333.71, 296,019.26 and 55,178.98 is: 82,773.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,333.71 : 296,019.26 = 55,178.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,333.71/296,019.26 = 55,178.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,333.71x = 296,019.26 × 55,178.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,333.71x = 16,334,040,827.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,334,040,827.15/197,333.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,773.70

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