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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,131.32, 691,679.70 and 145,607.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,131.32, 691,679.70 and 145,607.16 is: 218,405.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,131.32 : 691,679.70 = 145,607.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,131.32/691,679.70 = 145,607.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,131.32x = 691,679.70 × 145,607.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,131.32x = 100,713,516,746.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,713,516,746.65/461,131.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,405.28

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