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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,323.90, 691,657.75 and 176,773.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,323.90, 691,657.75 and 176,773.33 is: 265,034.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,323.90 : 691,657.75 = 176,773.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,323.90/691,657.75 = 176,773.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,323.90x = 691,657.75 × 176,773.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,323.90x = 122,266,643,687.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,266,643,687.81/461,323.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,034.27

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