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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,196.68, 693,157.26 and 195,952.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,196.68, 693,157.26 and 195,952.92 is: 293,870.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,196.68 : 693,157.26 = 195,952.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,196.68/693,157.26 = 195,952.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,196.68x = 693,157.26 × 195,952.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,196.68x = 135,826,189,116.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,826,189,116.20/462,196.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,870.98

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