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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,171.20, 690,256.80 and 144,627.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,171.20, 690,256.80 and 144,627.60 is: 216,941.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,171.20 : 690,256.80 = 144,627.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,171.20/690,256.80 = 144,627.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,171.20x = 690,256.80 × 144,627.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,171.20x = 99,830,184,367.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,830,184,367.68/460,171.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,941.40

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