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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,660.23, 690,662.97 and 176,110.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,660.23, 690,662.97 and 176,110.88 is: 264,041.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,660.23 : 690,662.97 = 176,110.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,660.23/690,662.97 = 176,110.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,660.23x = 690,662.97 × 176,110.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,660.23x = 121,633,259,976.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,633,259,976.80/460,660.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,041.16

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