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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,869.92, 925,397.04 and 196,159.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616,869.92, 925,397.04 and 196,159.52 is: 294,268.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616,869.92 : 925,397.04 = 196,159.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616,869.92/925,397.04 = 196,159.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616,869.92x = 925,397.04 × 196,159.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616,869.92x = 181,525,439,175.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,525,439,175.82/616,869.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,268.59

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