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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615,852, 923,804.88 and 195,158.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615,852, 923,804.88 and 195,158.88 is: 292,746.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615,852 : 923,804.88 = 195,158.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615,852/923,804.88 = 195,158.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615,852x = 923,804.88 × 195,158.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615,852x = 180,288,725,719.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,288,725,719.33/615,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,746.84

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