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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,723.70, 692,585.55 and 146,205.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,723.70, 692,585.55 and 146,205.30 is: 219,307.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,723.70 : 692,585.55 = 146,205.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,723.70/692,585.55 = 146,205.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,723.70x = 692,585.55 × 146,205.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,723.70x = 101,259,678,113.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,259,678,113.42/461,723.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,307.95

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