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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,178.92, 691,978.55 and 236,696.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,178.92, 691,978.55 and 236,696.99 is: 355,153.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,178.92 : 691,978.55 = 236,696.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,178.92/691,978.55 = 236,696.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,178.92x = 691,978.55 × 236,696.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,178.92x = 163,789,235,286.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,789,235,286.19/461,178.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,153.35

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