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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,925.80, 692,910.30 and 146,407.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,925.80, 692,910.30 and 146,407.40 is: 219,617.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,925.80 : 692,910.30 = 146,407.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,925.80/692,910.30 = 146,407.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,925.80x = 692,910.30 × 146,407.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,925.80x = 101,447,195,456.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,447,195,456.22/461,925.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,617.95

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