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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,373.63, 296,079.12 and 55,218.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,373.63, 296,079.12 and 55,218.96 is: 82,833.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,373.63 : 296,079.12 = 55,218.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,373.63/296,079.12 = 55,218.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,373.63x = 296,079.12 × 55,218.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,373.63x = 16,349,181,084.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,349,181,084.12/197,373.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,833.66

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