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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,226.39, 691,860.31 and 141,354.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,226.39, 691,860.31 and 141,354.83 is: 212,038.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,226.39 : 691,860.31 = 141,354.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,226.39/691,860.31 = 141,354.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,226.39x = 691,860.31 × 141,354.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,226.39x = 97,797,792,691.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,797,792,691.11/461,226.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,038.59

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