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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,093.16, 1,179,139.74 and 195,117.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,093.16, 1,179,139.74 and 195,117.16 is: 292,675.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,093.16 : 1,179,139.74 = 195,117.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,093.16/1,179,139.74 = 195,117.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,093.16x = 1,179,139.74 × 195,117.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,093.16x = 230,070,397,311.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,070,397,311.94/786,093.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,675.74

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