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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,347.46, 296,002.58 and 55,205.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,347.46, 296,002.58 and 55,205.42 is: 82,802.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,347.46 : 296,002.58 = 55,205.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,347.46/296,002.58 = 55,205.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,347.46x = 296,002.58 × 55,205.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,347.46x = 16,340,944,993.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,340,944,993.94/197,347.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,802.92

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