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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,177.42, 691,976.30 and 236,695.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,177.42, 691,976.30 and 236,695.48 is: 355,151.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,177.42 : 691,976.30 = 236,695.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,177.42/691,976.30 = 236,695.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,177.42x = 691,976.30 × 236,695.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,177.42x = 163,787,664,787.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,787,664,787.49/461,177.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,151.10

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