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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,158.11, 691,263.32 and 176,771.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,158.11, 691,263.32 and 176,771.57 is: 264,975.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,158.11 : 691,263.32 = 176,771.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,158.11/691,263.32 = 176,771.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,158.11x = 691,263.32 × 176,771.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,158.11x = 122,195,698,019.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,195,698,019.64/461,158.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,975.71

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