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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,619, 291,928.50 and 46,875

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,619, 291,928.50 and 46,875 is: 70,312.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,619 : 291,928.50 = 46,875 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,619/291,928.50 = 46,875/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,619x = 291,928.50 × 46,875
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,619x = 13,684,148,437.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,684,148,437.50/194,619
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,312.50

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