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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,122.26, 693,177.90 and 146,581.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,122.26, 693,177.90 and 146,581.90 is: 219,871.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,122.26 : 693,177.90 = 146,581.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,122.26/693,177.90 = 146,581.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,122.26x = 693,177.90 × 146,581.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,122.26x = 101,607,333,620.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,607,333,620.01/462,122.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,871.11

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