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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,034.66, 691,385.63 and 194,815.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,034.66, 691,385.63 and 194,815.74 is: 292,153.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,034.66 : 691,385.63 = 194,815.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,034.66/691,385.63 = 194,815.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,034.66x = 691,385.63 × 194,815.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,034.66x = 134,692,802,159.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,692,802,159.74/461,034.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,153.31

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