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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,424, 693,636.18 and 130,000

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,424, 693,636.18 and 130,000 is: 195,000.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,424 : 693,636.18 = 130,000 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,424/693,636.18 = 130,000/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,424x = 693,636.18 × 130,000
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,424x = 90,172,703,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,172,703,400/462,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,000.05

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