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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,732.62, 691,096.14 and 119,176.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,732.62, 691,096.14 and 119,176.05 is: 178,763.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,732.62 : 691,096.14 = 119,176.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,732.62/691,096.14 = 119,176.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,732.62x = 691,096.14 × 119,176.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,732.62x = 82,362,108,135.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,362,108,135.45/460,732.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,763.35

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