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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,159.11, 691,264.81 and 176,772.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,159.11, 691,264.81 and 176,772.57 is: 264,977.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,159.11 : 691,264.81 = 176,772.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,159.11/691,264.81 = 176,772.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,159.11x = 691,264.81 × 176,772.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,159.11x = 122,196,657,014.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,196,657,014.26/461,159.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,977.22

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