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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,954.70, 692,997.66 and 142,133.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,954.70, 692,997.66 and 142,133.06 is: 213,219.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,954.70 : 692,997.66 = 142,133.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,954.70/692,997.66 = 142,133.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,954.70x = 692,997.66 × 142,133.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,954.70x = 98,497,879,721.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,497,879,721.13/461,954.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,219.78

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