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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,637.36, 692,556.48 and 146,097

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,637.36, 692,556.48 and 146,097 is: 219,177.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,637.36 : 692,556.48 = 146,097 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,637.36/692,556.48 = 146,097/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,637.36x = 692,556.48 × 146,097
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,637.36x = 101,180,424,058.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,180,424,058.56/461,637.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,177.29

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