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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,347.19, 296,002.21 and 55,205.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,347.19, 296,002.21 and 55,205.15 is: 82,802.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,347.19 : 296,002.21 = 55,205.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,347.19/296,002.21 = 55,205.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,347.19x = 296,002.21 × 55,205.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,347.19x = 16,340,846,403.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,340,846,403.38/197,347.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,802.53

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