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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,159.76, 695,071.44 and 197,107.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,159.76, 695,071.44 and 197,107.16 is: 295,801.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,159.76 : 695,071.44 = 197,107.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,159.76/695,071.44 = 197,107.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,159.76x = 695,071.44 × 197,107.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,159.76x = 137,003,557,535.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,003,557,535.51/463,159.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,801.94

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