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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,555.70, 693,833.55 and 130,131.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,555.70, 693,833.55 and 130,131.70 is: 195,197.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,555.70 : 693,833.55 = 130,131.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,555.70/693,833.55 = 130,131.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,555.70x = 693,833.55 × 130,131.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,555.70x = 90,289,739,378.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,289,739,378.54/462,555.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,197.55

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