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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,116.26, 693,168.90 and 146,575.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,116.26, 693,168.90 and 146,575.90 is: 219,862.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,116.26 : 693,168.90 = 146,575.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,116.26/693,168.90 = 146,575.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,116.26x = 693,168.90 × 146,575.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,116.26x = 101,601,855,369.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,601,855,369.51/462,116.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,862.11

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