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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,955.34, 692,933.01 and 146,412.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,955.34, 692,933.01 and 146,412.25 is: 219,618.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,955.34 : 692,933.01 = 146,412.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,955.34/692,933.01 = 146,412.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,955.34x = 692,933.01 × 146,412.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,955.34x = 101,453,878,352.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,453,878,352.29/461,955.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,618.37

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