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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,137.42, 690,242.99 and 160,611.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,137.42, 690,242.99 and 160,611.35 is: 240,929.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,137.42 : 690,242.99 = 160,611.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,137.42/690,242.99 = 160,611.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,137.42x = 690,242.99 × 160,611.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,137.42x = 110,860,854,197.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,860,854,197.67/460,137.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,929.88

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