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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,713.63, 621,700 and 161,935.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,713.63, 621,700 and 161,935.31 is: 242,758.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,713.63 : 621,700 = 161,935.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,713.63/621,700 = 161,935.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,713.63x = 621,700 × 161,935.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,713.63x = 100,675,182,227
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,675,182,227/414,713.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,758.32

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