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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,358.78, 691,977.36 and 137,139.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,358.78, 691,977.36 and 137,139.99 is: 205,691.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,358.78 : 691,977.36 = 137,139.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,358.78/691,977.36 = 137,139.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,358.78x = 691,977.36 × 137,139.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,358.78x = 94,897,768,230.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,897,768,230.63/461,358.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,691.91

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