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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,105.60, 1,177,658.40 and 194,129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,105.60, 1,177,658.40 and 194,129.60 is: 291,194.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,105.60 : 1,177,658.40 = 194,129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,105.60/1,177,658.40 = 194,129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,105.60x = 1,177,658.40 × 194,129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,105.60x = 228,618,354,128.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,618,354,128.64/785,105.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,194.40

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