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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,285.20, 693,427.80 and 129,861.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,285.20, 693,427.80 and 129,861.20 is: 194,791.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,285.20 : 693,427.80 = 129,861.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,285.20/693,427.80 = 129,861.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,285.20x = 693,427.80 × 129,861.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,285.20x = 90,049,366,221.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,049,366,221.36/462,285.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,791.80

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