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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,206.22, 693,309.02 and 174,072.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,206.22, 693,309.02 and 174,072.21 is: 261,108.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,206.22 : 693,309.02 = 174,072.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,206.22/693,309.02 = 174,072.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,206.22x = 693,309.02 × 174,072.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,206.22x = 120,685,832,453.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,685,832,453.97/462,206.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,108.20

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