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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,971.56, 693,022.98 and 142,149.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,971.56, 693,022.98 and 142,149.96 is: 213,245.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,971.56 : 693,022.98 = 142,149.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,971.56/693,022.98 = 142,149.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,971.56x = 693,022.98 × 142,149.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,971.56x = 98,513,188,886.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,513,188,886.08/461,971.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,245.14

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