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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,162.34, 691,764.72 and 141,291.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,162.34, 691,764.72 and 141,291.30 is: 211,943.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,162.34 : 691,764.72 = 141,291.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,162.34/691,764.72 = 141,291.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,162.34x = 691,764.72 × 141,291.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,162.34x = 97,740,336,582.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,740,336,582.94/461,162.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,943.45

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