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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,166.20, 693,273.90 and 146,647.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,166.20, 693,273.90 and 146,647.80 is: 219,979.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,166.20 : 693,273.90 = 146,647.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,166.20/693,273.90 = 146,647.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,166.20x = 693,273.90 × 146,647.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,166.20x = 101,667,092,232.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,667,092,232.42/462,166.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,979.51

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