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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,939.83, 296,886.35 and 55,795.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,939.83, 296,886.35 and 55,795.77 is: 83,687.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,939.83 : 296,886.35 = 55,795.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,939.83/296,886.35 = 55,795.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,939.83x = 296,886.35 × 55,795.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,939.83x = 16,565,002,500.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,565,002,500.74/197,939.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,687.06

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