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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,242.92, 693,390.30 and 129,793

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,242.92, 693,390.30 and 129,793 is: 194,696.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,242.92 : 693,390.30 = 129,793 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,242.92/693,390.30 = 129,793/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,242.92x = 693,390.30 × 129,793
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,242.92x = 89,997,207,207.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,997,207,207.90/462,242.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,696.78

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