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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,179.92, 691,980.05 and 236,697.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,179.92, 691,980.05 and 236,697.99 is: 355,154.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,179.92 : 691,980.05 = 236,697.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,179.92/691,980.05 = 236,697.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,179.92x = 691,980.05 × 236,697.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,179.92x = 163,790,286,955.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,790,286,955.10/461,179.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,154.85

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