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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,535.08, 692,297.04 and 119,948.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,535.08, 692,297.04 and 119,948.24 is: 179,920.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,535.08 : 692,297.04 = 119,948.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,535.08/692,297.04 = 119,948.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,535.08x = 692,297.04 × 119,948.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,535.08x = 83,039,811,505.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,039,811,505.21/461,535.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,920.91

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