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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,182.44, 691,983.82 and 236,700.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,182.44, 691,983.82 and 236,700.48 is: 355,158.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,182.44 : 691,983.82 = 236,700.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,182.44/691,983.82 = 236,700.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,182.44x = 691,983.82 × 236,700.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,182.44x = 163,792,902,346.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,792,902,346.23/461,182.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,158.58

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