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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,227.31, 1,147,841.82 and 196,613.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,227.31, 1,147,841.82 and 196,613.12 is: 294,919.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,227.31 : 1,147,841.82 = 196,613.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,227.31/1,147,841.82 = 196,613.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,227.31x = 1,147,841.82 × 196,613.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,227.31x = 225,680,754,774.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,680,754,774.40/765,227.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,919.89

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