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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,465, 291,697.50 and 63,137

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,465, 291,697.50 and 63,137 is: 94,705.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,465 : 291,697.50 = 63,137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,465/291,697.50 = 63,137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,465x = 291,697.50 × 63,137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,465x = 18,416,905,057.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,416,905,057.50/194,465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,705.50

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