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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,237.76, 691,943.04 and 145,774.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,237.76, 691,943.04 and 145,774.08 is: 218,688.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,237.76 : 691,943.04 = 145,774.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,237.76/691,943.04 = 145,774.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,237.76x = 691,943.04 × 145,774.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,237.76x = 100,867,360,068.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,867,360,068.40/461,237.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,688.43

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