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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,712.70, 692,569.05 and 146,194.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,712.70, 692,569.05 and 146,194.30 is: 219,291.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,712.70 : 692,569.05 = 146,194.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,712.70/692,569.05 = 146,194.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,712.70x = 692,569.05 × 146,194.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,712.70x = 101,249,647,466.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,249,647,466.42/461,712.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,291.45

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