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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,118.26, 693,171.90 and 146,577.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,118.26, 693,171.90 and 146,577.90 is: 219,865.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,118.26 : 693,171.90 = 146,577.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,118.26/693,171.90 = 146,577.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,118.26x = 693,171.90 × 146,577.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,118.26x = 101,603,681,441.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,603,681,441.01/462,118.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,865.11

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