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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,170.60, 691,853.10 and 145,659.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,170.60, 691,853.10 and 145,659.40 is: 218,519.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,170.60 : 691,853.10 = 145,659.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,170.60/691,853.10 = 145,659.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,170.60x = 691,853.10 × 145,659.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,170.60x = 100,774,907,434.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,774,907,434.14/461,170.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,519.80

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