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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,265.10, 690,397.65 and 144,818.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,265.10, 690,397.65 and 144,818.70 is: 217,228.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,265.10 : 690,397.65 = 144,818.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,265.10/690,397.65 = 144,818.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,265.10x = 690,397.65 × 144,818.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,265.10x = 99,982,490,156.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,982,490,156.06/460,265.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,228.05

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