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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,003.90, 691,111.40 and 176,898.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,003.90, 691,111.40 and 176,898.32 is: 265,196.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,003.90 : 691,111.40 = 176,898.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,003.90/691,111.40 = 176,898.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,003.90x = 691,111.40 × 176,898.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,003.90x = 122,256,445,592.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,256,445,592.85/461,003.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,196.12

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