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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,961.84, 692,942.74 and 146,418.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,961.84, 692,942.74 and 146,418.72 is: 219,628.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,961.84 : 692,942.74 = 146,418.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,961.84/692,942.74 = 146,418.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,961.84x = 692,942.74 × 146,418.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,961.84x = 101,459,789,024.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,459,789,024.09/461,961.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,628.07

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