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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,583.79, 296,365.23 and 55,438.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,583.79, 296,365.23 and 55,438.96 is: 83,155.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,583.79 : 296,365.23 = 55,438.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,583.79/296,365.23 = 55,438.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,583.79x = 296,365.23 × 55,438.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,583.79x = 16,430,180,131.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,430,180,131.36/197,583.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,155.51

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