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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,317.80, 691,847.10 and 145,871.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,317.80, 691,847.10 and 145,871.40 is: 218,766.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,317.80 : 691,847.10 = 145,871.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,317.80/691,847.10 = 145,871.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,317.80x = 691,847.10 × 145,871.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,317.80x = 100,920,705,062.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,920,705,062.94/461,317.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,766.12

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