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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,969.22, 692,953.94 and 173,835.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,969.22, 692,953.94 and 173,835.12 is: 260,752.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,969.22 : 692,953.94 = 173,835.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,969.22/692,953.94 = 173,835.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,969.22x = 692,953.94 × 173,835.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,969.22x = 120,459,731,748.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,459,731,748.96/461,969.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,752.72

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