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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,985.60, 693,237.60 and 195,700.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,985.60, 693,237.60 and 195,700.80 is: 293,661.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,985.60 : 693,237.60 = 195,700.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,985.60/693,237.60 = 195,700.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,985.60x = 693,237.60 × 195,700.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,985.60x = 135,667,152,910.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,667,152,910.08/461,985.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,661.00

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