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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,010.36, 691,515.66 and 145,491.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,010.36, 691,515.66 and 145,491.96 is: 218,237.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,010.36 : 691,515.66 = 145,491.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,010.36/691,515.66 = 145,491.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,010.36x = 691,515.66 × 145,491.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,010.36x = 100,609,968,744.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,609,968,744.09/461,010.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,237.98

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