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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,615.76, 692,316.72 and 146,013.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,615.76, 692,316.72 and 146,013.84 is: 218,986.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,615.76 : 692,316.72 = 146,013.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,615.76/692,316.72 = 146,013.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,615.76x = 692,316.72 × 146,013.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,615.76x = 101,087,822,783.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,087,822,783.41/461,615.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,986.94

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