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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,176.40, 693,264.60 and 162,654.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,176.40, 693,264.60 and 162,654.60 is: 243,981.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,176.40 : 693,264.60 = 162,654.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,176.40/693,264.60 = 162,654.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,176.40x = 693,264.60 × 162,654.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,176.40x = 112,762,676,207.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,762,676,207.16/462,176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,981.90

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