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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,159.84, 691,760.97 and 141,288.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,159.84, 691,760.97 and 141,288.80 is: 211,939.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,159.84 : 691,760.97 = 141,288.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,159.84/691,760.97 = 141,288.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,159.84x = 691,760.97 × 141,288.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,159.84x = 97,738,077,338.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,738,077,338.14/461,159.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,939.70

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