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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,278.98, 692,176.82 and 195,238.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,278.98, 692,176.82 and 195,238.62 is: 292,967.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,278.98 : 692,176.82 = 195,238.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,278.98/692,176.82 = 195,238.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,278.98x = 692,176.82 × 195,238.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,278.98x = 135,139,646,156.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,139,646,156.60/461,278.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,967.28

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