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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,946.36, 692,921.15 and 142,096.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,946.36, 692,921.15 and 142,096.06 is: 213,144.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,946.36 : 692,921.15 = 142,096.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,946.36/692,921.15 = 142,096.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,946.36x = 692,921.15 × 142,096.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,946.36x = 98,461,362,862.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,461,362,862.89/461,946.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,144.58

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