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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,571, 291,856.50 and 46,827

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,571, 291,856.50 and 46,827 is: 70,240.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,571 : 291,856.50 = 46,827 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,571/291,856.50 = 46,827/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,571x = 291,856.50 × 46,827
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,571x = 13,666,764,325.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,666,764,325.50/194,571
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,240.50

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