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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,199.96, 691,780.14 and 157,621.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,199.96, 691,780.14 and 157,621.32 is: 236,425.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,199.96 : 691,780.14 = 157,621.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,199.96/691,780.14 = 157,621.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,199.96x = 691,780.14 × 157,621.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,199.96x = 109,039,298,816.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,039,298,816.59/461,199.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,425.21

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