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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,973.11, 692,855.10 and 146,257.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,973.11, 692,855.10 and 146,257.79 is: 219,353.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,973.11 : 692,855.10 = 146,257.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,973.11/692,855.10 = 146,257.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,973.11x = 692,855.10 × 146,257.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,973.11x = 101,335,452,251.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,335,452,251.95/461,973.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,353.58

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