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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,179.36, 691,645.20 and 176,808.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,179.36, 691,645.20 and 176,808.16 is: 265,164.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,179.36 : 691,645.20 = 176,808.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,179.36/691,645.20 = 176,808.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,179.36x = 691,645.20 × 176,808.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,179.36x = 122,288,515,184.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,288,515,184.83/461,179.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,164.76

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