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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,095.16, 861,141.87 and 195,055.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,095.16, 861,141.87 and 195,055.24 is: 292,582.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,095.16 : 861,141.87 = 195,055.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,095.16/861,141.87 = 195,055.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,095.16x = 861,141.87 × 195,055.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,095.16x = 167,970,234,126.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,970,234,126.90/574,095.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,582.56

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