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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,088.16, 1,179,132.24 and 195,112.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,088.16, 1,179,132.24 and 195,112.16 is: 292,668.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,088.16 : 1,179,132.24 = 195,112.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,088.16/1,179,132.24 = 195,112.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,088.16x = 1,179,132.24 × 195,112.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,088.16x = 230,063,038,272.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,063,038,272.04/786,088.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,668.24

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