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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,159.20, 690,238.80 and 144,615.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,159.20, 690,238.80 and 144,615.60 is: 216,923.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,159.20 : 690,238.80 = 144,615.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,159.20/690,238.80 = 144,615.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,159.20x = 690,238.80 × 144,615.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,159.20x = 99,819,298,205.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,819,298,205.28/460,159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,923.40

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