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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,085.52, 691,663.92 and 176,912.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,085.52, 691,663.92 and 176,912.08 is: 265,381.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,085.52 : 691,663.92 = 176,912.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,085.52/691,663.92 = 176,912.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,085.52x = 691,663.92 × 176,912.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,085.52x = 122,363,702,748.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,363,702,748.15/461,085.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,381.79

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