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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,159.34, 691,760.22 and 141,288.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,159.34, 691,760.22 and 141,288.30 is: 211,938.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,159.34 : 691,760.22 = 141,288.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,159.34/691,760.22 = 141,288.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,159.34x = 691,760.22 × 141,288.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,159.34x = 97,737,625,491.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,737,625,491.43/461,159.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,938.95

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