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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,019.63, 691,134.95 and 176,914.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,019.63, 691,134.95 and 176,914.05 is: 265,219.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,019.63 : 691,134.95 = 176,914.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,019.63/691,134.95 = 176,914.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,019.63x = 691,134.95 × 176,914.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,019.63x = 122,271,482,216.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,271,482,216.48/461,019.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,219.69

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