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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,168.80, 691,850.40 and 194,792.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,168.80, 691,850.40 and 194,792.20 is: 292,229.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,168.80 : 691,850.40 = 194,792.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,168.80/691,850.40 = 194,792.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,168.80x = 691,850.40 × 194,792.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,168.80x = 134,767,061,486.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,767,061,486.88/461,168.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,229.36

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