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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,177.73, 697,323.65 and 149,413.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,177.73, 697,323.65 and 149,413.22 is: 223,977.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,177.73 : 697,323.65 = 149,413.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,177.73/697,323.65 = 149,413.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,177.73x = 697,323.65 × 149,413.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,177.73x = 104,189,371,928.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,189,371,928.65/465,177.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,977.56

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