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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,171.63, 696,267.17 and 148,627.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,171.63, 696,267.17 and 148,627.62 is: 222,944.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,171.63 : 696,267.17 = 148,627.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,171.63/696,267.17 = 148,627.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,171.63x = 696,267.17 × 148,627.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,171.63x = 103,484,531,618.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,484,531,618.10/464,171.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,944.54

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