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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,672.23, 691,106.73 and 161,162.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,672.23, 691,106.73 and 161,162.58 is: 241,778.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,672.23 : 691,106.73 = 161,162.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,672.23/691,106.73 = 161,162.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,672.23x = 691,106.73 × 161,162.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,672.23x = 111,380,542,668.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,380,542,668.52/460,672.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,778.29

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