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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,282.40, 691,858.80 and 145,771.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,282.40, 691,858.80 and 145,771.20 is: 218,636.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,282.40 : 691,858.80 = 145,771.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,282.40/691,858.80 = 145,771.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,282.40x = 691,858.80 × 145,771.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,282.40x = 100,853,087,506.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,853,087,506.56/461,282.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,636.32

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