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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,179.42, 691,979.30 and 236,697.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,179.42, 691,979.30 and 236,697.48 is: 355,154.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,179.42 : 691,979.30 = 236,697.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,179.42/691,979.30 = 236,697.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,179.42x = 691,979.30 × 236,697.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,179.42x = 163,789,756,522.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,789,756,522.16/461,179.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,154.09

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