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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,337.16, 690,229.26 and 179,986.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,337.16, 690,229.26 and 179,986.44 is: 269,871.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,337.16 : 690,229.26 = 179,986.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,337.16/690,229.26 = 179,986.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,337.16x = 690,229.26 × 179,986.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,337.16x = 124,231,907,291.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,231,907,291.23/460,337.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,871.56

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