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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,171.60, 697,314.45 and 149,407.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,171.60, 697,314.45 and 149,407.11 is: 223,968.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,171.60 : 697,314.45 = 149,407.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,171.60/697,314.45 = 149,407.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,171.60x = 697,314.45 × 149,407.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,171.60x = 104,183,736,735.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,183,736,735.74/465,171.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,968.40

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