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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,167.48, 609,601.14 and 195,982.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,167.48, 609,601.14 and 195,982.20 is: 294,142.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,167.48 : 609,601.14 = 195,982.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,167.48/609,601.14 = 195,982.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,167.48x = 609,601.14 × 195,982.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,167.48x = 119,470,972,539.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,470,972,539.71/406,167.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,142.14

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