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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,992.73, 296,962.70 and 55,849.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,992.73, 296,962.70 and 55,849.43 is: 83,766.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,992.73 : 296,962.70 = 55,849.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,992.73/296,962.70 = 55,849.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,992.73x = 296,962.70 × 55,849.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,992.73x = 16,585,197,989.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,585,197,989.42/197,992.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,766.70

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