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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,957.60, 693,195.60 and 195,672.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,957.60, 693,195.60 and 195,672.80 is: 293,618.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,957.60 : 693,195.60 = 195,672.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,957.60/693,195.60 = 195,672.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,957.60x = 693,195.60 × 195,672.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,957.60x = 135,639,523,999.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,639,523,999.68/461,957.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,618.99

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