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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,233.51, 691,783.37 and 176,995.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,233.51, 691,783.37 and 176,995.61 is: 265,467.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,233.51 : 691,783.37 = 176,995.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,233.51/691,783.37 = 176,995.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,233.51x = 691,783.37 × 176,995.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,233.51x = 122,442,616,529.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,442,616,529.39/461,233.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,467.74

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