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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,095.90, 925,711.89 and 196,273.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,095.90, 925,711.89 and 196,273.36 is: 294,431.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,095.90 : 925,711.89 = 196,273.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,095.90/925,711.89 = 196,273.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,095.90x = 925,711.89 × 196,273.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,095.90x = 181,692,583,042.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,692,583,042.25/617,095.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,431.68

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