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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,181.24, 691,982.02 and 236,699.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,181.24, 691,982.02 and 236,699.30 is: 355,156.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,181.24 : 691,982.02 = 236,699.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,181.24/691,982.02 = 236,699.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,181.24x = 691,982.02 × 236,699.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,181.24x = 163,791,659,746.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,791,659,746.59/461,181.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,156.81

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