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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,178.24, 691,977.53 and 236,696.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,178.24, 691,977.53 and 236,696.29 is: 355,152.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,178.24 : 691,977.53 = 236,696.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,178.24/691,977.53 = 236,696.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,178.24x = 691,977.53 × 236,696.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,178.24x = 163,788,514,114.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,788,514,114.36/461,178.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,152.30

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