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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,857.68, 692,248.68 and 195,529.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,857.68, 692,248.68 and 195,529.68 is: 293,066.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,857.68 : 692,248.68 = 195,529.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,857.68/692,248.68 = 195,529.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,857.68x = 692,248.68 × 195,529.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,857.68x = 135,355,162,880.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,355,162,880.82/461,857.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,066.82

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