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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,149.40, 690,245.70 and 144,616.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,149.40, 690,245.70 and 144,616.60 is: 216,931.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,149.40 : 690,245.70 = 144,616.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,149.40/690,245.70 = 144,616.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,149.40x = 690,245.70 × 144,616.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,149.40x = 99,820,986,298.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,820,986,298.62/460,149.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,931.69

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