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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,465.24, 806,197.85 and 195,934.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,465.24, 806,197.85 and 195,934.28 is: 293,901.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,465.24 : 806,197.85 = 195,934.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,465.24/806,197.85 = 195,934.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,465.24x = 806,197.85 × 195,934.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,465.24x = 157,961,795,277.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,961,795,277.30/537,465.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,901.42

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