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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,173.02, 691,780.25 and 141,301.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,173.02, 691,780.25 and 141,301.45 is: 211,958.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,173.02 : 691,780.25 = 141,301.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,173.02/691,780.25 = 141,301.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,173.02x = 691,780.25 × 141,301.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,173.02x = 97,749,551,699.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,749,551,699.86/461,173.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,958.52

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